Well, that’s an interesting question - you providing an, umm, escort service!
My understanding is that this is hardwired into the chicken brain, from the days in which they lived wild and in the open, and needed a bit of a guardian to protect them from predators as they left the flock to lay in a hidden nest and then return to wherever the flock had wandered while they were laying. Instinct rarely yields to logic or common sense, so I kinda doubt it.
As to why she does it when the others don’t, I’d bet it’s more genetic than from experience.
Gently, I would like to push back a bit on where you wrote:
You sound awfully stressed out about, well, noise. I heard traffic noise in the background which seemed as loud or louder than your pullet. And if you live in a neighborhood with smaller lots, I’ll bet there’s a lot more noise from all the Barky McBarkBarks around you. Have you gotten indications that your neighbors are angry? Are you feeling overwhelmed by the learning curve of chicken-raising? Something else?
Compared to dogs or even cats, chickens are relatively low maintenance, but they do occasionally make noise, and Lord, do they poop. It’s understandable to occasionally swerve over into “What have I gotten myself into?” If that’s happening, don’t beat yourself up over it.
If you’re worried about your neighbors, maybe invite them over one day to meet the chickens. They might be wondering what level of chickening you have going on and would be reassured to know that you don’t have plans for 200 hens and 15 roosters.
And once you get a stream of eggs coming in, maybe share some.
Good luck!
