New. To BYC

[Queeniegirl]

Hi I have had chickens for about 6 years, I am desperate need of some advice. My beloved Queenie girl passed on Sunday and I have one 5 1/2 yr old barred rock I call big mama. She have never been the friendly chicken she won’t let you touch her or hold her she will eat out of your hand. I loved all my chickens but I just can’t get anymore it is heart breaking when they die. I would like to keep big mama and give her a good life for the remainder of her time here, i have read people have kept single chickens and I know they are flock animals and belong with other chickens. I have asked a few people but because of her age and she doesn’t lay they say no, closest sanctuary is 5 hours away. I do have a dog she hangs with and I’m out there with her only time she is alone in at night, and then with winter I’m to sure the extent of time I will be able to do if the weather is bad. Please give me advise, I want to do what’s best for her.

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. If she appears to be lonely, provide a mirror for 'company'. The dog and her normal routine may suffice to keep her happy.

 

[Queeniegirl]

Thank you. I do have a mirror and she does free range during the day

 

[BoundlessLove]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!
Sorry about your loss.

 

[Queeniegirl]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens!
Sorry about your loss.

Thank you

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. They are not solitary creatures, are you able to keep at least one other?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Sorry about your solo girl.

 

[GodLovesU]

 

[HolyHenHouse]

could you find at least one or two more to be with her? she may become depressed if her friend died and now she's alone.