Recommendations...?

[Melky]

Hi,
So I have an EE bantam hen named Hallie... She only has one leg, and gets around just fine.... She was always the alpha (top in the pecking order) even with one leg. She is sorta bossy, but easily gives up on fights to make “peace treaties” She is now living alone (I had a HUGE downsize and wasn’t thinking). Hallie loves people and I dont want her to be lonley. I am going to try to find Hallie a new bantam friend! What age, breed, size, etc would you recommend for Hallie?

Here she is BTW:
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I would stick with same breed of same or similar age and only get 1 which may be hard to do because most sell in groups with minimum of three but maybe someone local to you may want to rehome one hen. I would not get any Roos. Check rehoming page on BYC for someone close to you or deals through TSC for fall chic days for chics in store if same breed. If can't find what you want, would wait till you do find the right fit.

 

[Chickem707]

I would say silkie, very friendly and small

 

[HuffleClaw]

Thanks @Melky I have found someone, but they only sell pullets... Should I get one and see how it goes or...?

 

[HuffleClaw]

Breed doesn't really matter, tho I'd definitely get a bantam just because of her size.
It's all down to the individual birds demeanor's,
and maybe how you introduce them,
as to how they will get along... or not.

Thank you Aart! I can always expect good advice from you!! I really appreciate that!!

 

[Melky]

Thanks @Melky I have found someone, but they only sell pullets... Should I get one and see how it goes or...?

Stick with EE bantam of similar age.

 

[HuffleClaw]

Stick with EE bantam of similar age.

Okay, thank you so much!