dhylis_penny_dolly Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hello, after losing chicken number 2 recentley poor dhylis is left on her own. i have some people local to me that i could ask to take her in, but would it be worse to settle into a new pecking order or be on her own? I know shes lonley now but dont know if she would be worse off settling into a new home..... we want to get more chickens ourselves eventually but not right now and need some advice what to do.....thank you x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Hi, Sorry to hear it. I'd say yes, it's best for the girl to be with other hens and if you're not in a position to take on more right now, the nicest thing to do is to give her to someone else (or perhaps lend her until you can get more?) I reckon she'll be fine settling into somewhere else - there will be some feathers flying at first but this is natural behaviour for hens and she's "programmed" for exactly that. Whereabouts in the country are you, there are bound to be other omleteers nearby (though you can't rehome via the forums, but people may be able to help you outside of them once your rough location is known). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhylis_penny_dolly Posted January 8, 2013 Author Share Posted January 8, 2013 Thank you, yes i thought that might be the case she was top girl as well so shes really missing having other girls around. Im in worcester, but ive got a couple of people to ask and if no joy may have to come back and see if anyone can help x i was just worried about how stressful it would be settling in but long term it would prob be better than being lonely. thanks again x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 Some people find their hens cope with being on their own, but personally I'd say it's one of those situations where the bird's interests have to come first and they are designed to be in a flock and more importantly, designed to want to be in a flock. I think if you can get her rehomed somewhere she'll be just fine. They're designed to expect a pecking order squabble at first - it's part of what they are. Like I say, if you find the right person, you may be able to find someone who will look after her until you're ready to look after hens again! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
