Single hen

[Stu1977]

I hatched two buff Wyandotte miniatures - sisters - in November 2005.

 

They've lived together with a light Sussex miniature and a RIR miniature since then.

 

I found one of the buff Wyandottes dead yesterday and have noticed today that the other - her sister - is making a sound that I've never heard a chicken make before.

 

She's making a pitiful intermittent whining noise.

 

Is it possible that she's missing her sister and grieving? She appears perfectly healthy.

[Egluntyne]

She will be. Sorry to hear the news.

 

I would get some company for her as soon as you are able.

 

Articles about managing intros **here**.

[Ain't Nobody Here]

Sorry to hear about your girl . How sad that her sister is missing her .

[Chickvic]

Sorry to hear of your loss

[Groovychook]

So sorry to hear your news

 

I'm sure a new companion or two would help your sad girl.

[Daphne]

I'm sorry to hear your sad news. I think chickens do pine when they lose a best companion, and they are certainly flock animals so I would do as Egluntine suggests and get her a new friend or 2.