Whats best to do for my only hen

[Lindzmac]

I have 1 chicken left of our flock of 4. we bought isa browns but our remaining chicken is a pure breed rhode island red.... we think. she has been by herself since October 2013 and seems to be lonely, as she will follow the dog around (who is on a lead with me, so he doesn't eat her). she will be 3 in may and our last pure breeds lived until 7,8 and 9 years old. I would hate for her to live lonely until that age.

we doing want to get loads more chickens as could be moving house but don't want a lonely chicken.

I have heard it can be hard to introduce hens to each other but if it was just one to another would it be easier.

can anyone help me with what I can do for my Bella chicken

cheers

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Sure get her a buddy! If you get just one more that may be better for her. If you give her two friends who are already friends, they may exclude her.

 

[centrarchid]

If you are where it is possible, get a her a rooster and learn a little. One hen is not enough to keep you in eggs or meat but the companion value will still be there.