New here but not to chickens

[N F C]

Sorry for the losses in your flock. The question of do chickens mourn has been written about by one of our staff in this Learning Center article and it's touching to read of others experiences with this topic: Do Poultry Mourn?

Best wishes to you and your girl.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

I am sorry your girl is struggling. They do indeed mourn and can be depressed for months. However they should mentally recover. Some birds can tolerate being alone, others will pine away. If you aren't interested in adding more birds, you might make a house chicken out of her? If you don't want to do this, jazz up her coop with a big mirror so she can see herself. (For a while she will believe there is another bird on the other side.) Use a radio tuned to some quiet music (turn off at night) along with a ticking clock, ticking 24/7. These 2 things have been proven to relax stressed and lone birds. Spend a lot of time with her, sit with her, free range with her, talk to her, make it fun. Make sure she is healthy and isn't sick. Best wishes with her!

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. If for some reason you can not add to your flock, give her a mirror so that she can 'talk' to herself.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

I definitely would get her a couple of buddies. If you can't, than consider making her a place to be near you.