One chook

[Nordiclaura]

We had 4 chickens but after 3 of them died very close time wise, (old age, tumour and in her sleep) we are now left with 1 chook on her own. We are getting some more but not for a few weeks. Any suggestions to make sure the one we have left doesn't get lonely.
We keep popping out and she is getting treats in the afternoon but I can't help feeling sorry for her. Oh and to top it off she's started moulting.

 

[Kiwibird]

Could you get one friend for her now? it would make flock integration easier on her when you add the other birds. Adding one bird to a group sometimes doesn't go so well. Adding two is safer.

 

[Left Spur]

It'll pretty much be lonely even if you get the new chicken right away, chicken only stick with ther own flock, they'll need a time to adapt with a new one.

 

[FortCluck]

When I had one lone chicken because her 3 siblings turned out to be roosters, I got young pullets. I got 7 of them (2 were POL) and she loved it. It didn't take her long to adjust to the new chickens, only about a day or two.

 

[rosemarythyme]

In the meantime a mirror might help her keep herself company, though if she's molting she might not appreciate her "mirror friend" very much.