Will she be OK alone for one day?

[CandiceN]

We just found out one of our 2 hens is actually a rooster. So we'll be providing him with a new home tonight (we have a neighbor with a farm). We will be picking up a few 20w old laying hens tomorrow night. Will the remaining hen be OK alone for one day? I know they like to be with other hens but the timing won't work out to do it any other way. I'm just hoping it won't be too stressful for her!

I'm sure I'm being silly, but I just wanted to ask! These are our first chickens so I'm a total newbie on how stress affects a chicken, lol

She's about 11 weeks old, if that matters.

Thanks!

 

[mljohnson05]

She will most likely voice her opinion about being alone, and be upset.....But she will be just fine....

You can place a stuffed animal, old T-shirt or a Clean feather duster in there to have her snuggle up with...


Best Wishes,
Laura

 

[CandiceN]

Thank you! I will make sure to go out and spend time with her tomorrow during the day, too.