One lonely chook in the flock.

[Jordys hens]

I have a happy and healthy flock of 9 beautiful birds. I have 3 Bantam chooks, who tend to stick around together, and 6 Isa Browns.

Lately, I've been noticing that one of my Isa Browns, Zarli, has been going off on her own and doesn't seem to be bonding with the rest of the flock very well. The Isa browns are only 22 weeks old and I've had them about 6 weeks.

I suppose it's silly but it breaks my heart when I see her alone.

Is this an indication that something is wrong? There is no violence or fighting in the flock, which I'm grateful for, I'm just worried for my lonely chook.

 

[Hillaire]

I think she is just wandering off doing her own thing, I wouldn't stress out about it, just keep an eye on her to make sure she is ok.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Could be she's sneaking off to lay somewhere. I wouldn't worry either. I have plenty of chickens that go off by themselves. Your birds are approaching puberty so some odd or different behaviors are to be expected.