Jul 19, 2013 · We plan to get another batch of chicks this spring (we are only allowed 6 chickens where we live). But, I’m wondering if it would be better for her to get one or two older hen right …

Nov 26, 2017 · Understanding chicken behaviors is essential to integrating new birds into your flock. Confine new birds within sight but physically segregated from older/existing birds for …

Jan 23, 2014 · Yes you can get hens that are of the age to go directly into the coop. I had two hens and lost one before thanksgiving. I got three more after thanksgiving from a very …

Apr 11, 2010 · I'm down to one hen and I desperately want to keep her. Does anyone have any advice on whether it's possible to do this well please? I absolutely can't get any more chooks …

What to do when you only have 1 chicken left? You should consider giving your chicken some new mates since chickens are social animals, so living alone may affect their mental health. If …

I am now left with one hen and I’m not sure what’s best for her. I love her and want to keep her but chickens are social animals and I don’t want to keep her alone but I can’t handle getting …

Mar 15, 2023 · It's never ideal to keep just one chicken, but when this chicken-keeper found her beloved rooster flying solo, she followed these steps to ensure winter survival. There comes a …

Apr 14, 2020 · Yes, you can get baby chicks and still keep your Australorp! Once the baby chicks are coop ready (4-8 weeks depending on weather & the coop), there will be too many for her …

May 29, 2024 · There are many reasons why a hen may be left on her own. Perhaps her flock mates have died and there hasn’t been an opportunity to replace them, or circumstances may …

Nov 14, 2008 · I've had three chickens happily living in an eglu and free ranging during the day for over a year, with no problems, until two days ago. Came home to find that something (I …