New Coop with one Chicken Question

You could try getting another young polish hen, or a Silkie hen. I've never heard of a Silkie beating up another bird.

 

maybe you should get her another chicken just younger than her, not from your other flock?

 

I agree, when I had the two Polish they were best buds, but when the boy went to a new home, the Silkie pullet that took is place became best friends with my Polish girl. Never a problem with those two.

 

Chickens are flock animals so getting her a friend or two is worth the effort. Glad you were able to save her from the larger flock, great job!

 

Process her now.
If you do that, then just put her in the freezer and enjoy.

other than the above, it will be a crapshoot of going thru birds to find a friend. younger bird is best option.

 

She probably would like a friend. But stick with a crested type, as those top knots are so fascinating to non-crested chickens. When you only have two, personality is real important. Sounds like she needs a shy and docile friend. Polish or Silkie might work, one a bit younger, so smaller to begin with. Good luck!

 

I agree with getting her a new younger flock mate, but in the mean time try some kind of heat pad. I was lucky enough to come across an old antique carriage foot warmer. A larger ceramic jar with a screw tight stopper. You put hot water in to it and its suppose to go on the floor board of t a carriage or old model T Ford. It lays on its side and the heat is slowly dispursed through the ceramic walls as you rest your feet on it. It worked great for the crib when I had my son in January. By morning, he'd be cuddled up tight to it for warmth. My sister also used it for her daughter who came in the middle of a snowstorm!

 

I agree with everyone else, get another Polish or Silkie. You could also place a heat lamp or lizard heat rock to keep her warm in the mean time. Good Luck.