smcdonald1000 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I only have one hen left now, Nugget went to the big nesting box in the sky this morning (so sad) . What can I do with one hen?? I'm not in the position to get any more, but Jenni is only approx 2 yrs old (Warren). Any advice greatly received! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 The best advice I can give is to get another hen, although I know you say you're not in a position to get any more. There are people - and some of them will probably post on here - who have kept a lone hen successfully, but the general view is that they are happier in a flock. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I still reckon it's not fair on a hen to leave her alone - they're flock creatures and need to be with their own kind. If I were you, I'd go to a local chicken breeder and try and get a couple of older birds (post-POL) to join her - you might even get them cheap! [no pun intended] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 If you can't have any more chickens, the kindest thing to do is try to rehome her. As the others have said, hens do not generally do well on their own and need to be part of a flock. Sorry you lost Nugget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan08 Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 If you can't get her a friend I would be inclined to rehome. But, a friend of mine successfully kept a lone chicken as a house chicken, which is fine if you can stand the poop, she was also at home quite a lot of the time. She was an ex-bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smcdonald1000 Posted May 18, 2012 Author Share Posted May 18, 2012 I've found an animal sanctury near me that will take her as they have a whole flock of FR hens!! . She's a big lady so should be able to cope with getting in the pecking order. I'm glad she will be with other birds as I went home at lunchtime to see her and she looked very upset and was looking for Nugget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweety Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 That is great news, and definitely the best solution. I'm sure she will be very happy, and it is a relief for you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chooks Aloud Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 I too only have one hen left and she's as happy as Larry. She's got a large run and I've let the guinea pigs share it with her - they get on great and keep each other company. I did wonder how she would get on but she's still the same as ever, sometimes I think she may even be happier as she's not pushed out when the food/treats come along. She still greets me when I come home from work and I'm glad she's still with me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WitchHazel Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 Sorry ro hear about Nugget xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted May 18, 2012 Share Posted May 18, 2012 yeah, forgot to say, RIP Nugget! Sounds like you've done the right thing with Jenni! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 every one is right... some are happy alone.. others not. but you have resolved it. Sorry for your loss x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
