Newbee chickee in Vermont

[Eileenmarie]

I am brand new to the chicken world. I received two White Sussex for Mothers' Day and they have captured my heart. They wandered everywhere together. Unfortunately, while someone was taking care of them while I was away for 2 days, they flew the coop. After three days, only one returned. My heart broke for her as she was so lonely. I acquired an Australorp to keep her company. Was this a good idea to make my coop "diverse"? Anything I should watch for?

 

[rjohns39]

Welcome to BYC, glad to meet you I have a diverse flock... Just watch as they get to know one another.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. Since chickens are social animals, it was a very good idea to get another chicken.

Here’s a link to the Articles section - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/ There you’ll find lots of information on almost every aspect of keeping chickens - from coop building ideas, to incubating eggs.

There’s a link on the page above to the Learning Centre - it’s a great resource. If you have a specific topic in mind, just type it in the search box - there's a wealth of information on past and present threads.

Each week, various topics are discussed, which can also be a great resource - https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/topic-of-the-week-thread-archive

You may wish to consider joining your state thread as it will put you in touch with other BYC members in your area - http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/270925/find-your-states-thread#post_3239224

All the best

Pork Pie

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

I am so sorry for the loss of one of your hens. I know how hard this can be on the heart. Yes it is a great idea to add another bird. Chickens are highly social and do need the companionship of at least one other.

Again I am so sorry and I hope your heavy heart heals soon.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to Backyardchickens.com aka BYC!
We are so glad you joined our flock.

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[Eileenmarie]

THANK YOU ALL
My new baby is happy in her new home. I hope someone has found my lost Sunny and given her a good home

 

[Tazz02]

How long ago did she flee? She might just come back one day. I have a pearlgray cochin that escapes every day but she always comes back to be let back in.