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Should I get a friend for my hen?

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by The Red Rooster, Nov 24, 2011.

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  1. Nov 24, 2011 #1
    The Red Rooster

    The Red Rooster Poultry Observer

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    I just wanted your opinions on this subject.

    I have a BR named Auntie. I sold all of the standard girls, and kept all of the bantams (except Auntie of course). Now Auntie doesn't act like herself. She acts somewhat depressed and will not bond to the bantys.

    Should I get her a friend her size (Gold Star BR RIR)? She did always hang out with the standard Girls. She has never liked any of the bantams.

    This is Auntie:

    [​IMG]
     
  3. Nov 24, 2011 #2
    benjoycei

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    friendS needed [​IMG]
     
  5. Nov 24, 2011 #3
    Stephanie739

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    Get her a boyfriend.
     
  7. Nov 24, 2011 #4
    artsy1

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    yes, either a friend or a roo...
     
  9. Nov 24, 2011 #5
    ck-newbe

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    She needs another friend her size. Another BR sound perfect! Chickens are social animals. She may not recognize that the other bantams are chickens. [​IMG]
     
  11. Nov 24, 2011 #6
    gavinandallison

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    yes indeed, chickens are flock creatures
     
  13. Nov 24, 2011 #7
    Wolftalk

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    Quote:couldnt have said better myself! flock creatures!!!!
     
  15. Nov 24, 2011 #8
    The Red Rooster

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    Thank you everyone!! I will defiantly do that then!

    I can't find any chickens in Craigslist. [​IMG] I'll be looking around.
     

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