Last year was our first time to have chicks on the farm in 25 years. In my earlier years I never thought to name the chickens...they were just livestock. Perhaps getting older has mellowed me out or slowed me down any way but, I named everyone of those chicks. Some have died or been sold off. I still have my favorites. My daughter asked me last week, "What are you going to do with these hens when they get too old to lay anymore?" I couldn't answer.
Sorry about your lost pet and friend.