Author Topic: chickens (Read 2198 times)

kelly58 · « **on:** September 05, 2015, 02:38:21 pm »

I am down to my last 2 chucks, all the rest have passed away over the years.
What l am wondering is....... when one of the two dies, what do l do with the last one ?
I dont intend to keep anymore chucks, will she be fine on her own or do l just dispatch her ?
They potter about in the shetlands field, would she just continue to do so or would she fret being on her own ?
Daft l know but they are pet chucks I rescued.

Kimbo · « **Reply #1 on:** September 05, 2015, 05:27:10 pm »

Im sorry but I don't think she will do well on her own

Caroline1 · « **Reply #2 on:** September 05, 2015, 06:41:42 pm »

I think it depends on her character, although I agree most prefer company. I have known some older chickens that continue to be quite happy on their own rather than the stress of intros with new chickens, but they have all been in familiar secure territory where they feel safe so don't need a flock for protection. They have also had lots of human interaction as company.

You are probably the best to judge whether she can cope or needs a new feathered friend (just be wary of any intros)!

Q · « **Reply #3 on:** September 05, 2015, 07:13:02 pm »

i would see how the remaining one copes.
I certainly wouldn't dispatch her just because she's the last one.

I would try to find someone else with a few chickens who might be prepared to take her on.

kelly58 · « **Reply #4 on:** September 07, 2015, 11:15:24 am »

Dont think theres much chance of finding her a home shes pretty old and you wouldnt know if shes a carrier of anything other chucks could catch. Wild birds unfortunately have diseases the chucks pick up.
I will just have to see what happens