One chicken left (sad)

[fishpond]

Young Speckaldy has been very ill. Waiting the results of a blood test which is due today or tomorrow. She died this morning at 0900.
She has been indoors for a while to keep her warm and keep an eye on her.
No obvious reasons for being ill, hence blood test.
One clucky left, then a break for a few weeks.

[Nannysally99]

That's sad fishpond

[Snoop Puss]

Very sad, fishpond. Depending on the results, you might want to get a companion for your remaining chicken. They don't like being on their own and go into decline. I speak from experience...

[veggiechicken]

Sorry Fishpond
As Snoop says, don't let your chook be lonely, get a couple more so they can have a natter.

[fishpond]

Am I being selfish?
The remaining one appears to be quite happy on her own and is out gardening most days(weather dependent).
I haven't had a holiday for 30 years and have been getting up at first light every day for the last 15 years.

[veggiechicken]

Yes, you're selfish! Take her on holidays with you

[Jay-ell]

Just say it's your aunt Agather,

Bit of a mother hen, clucky and often peckish.

[Snoop Puss]

Hi, Fishpond. She'll carry on going about her business, but you will notice a change. Her comb will become paler and she'll show less interest in things, even food.

But everyone needs a break, that's for sure. How long will it be before you get back from your travels? Have you considered one of those automatic pop-hole things, big feeders or drinkers? Not cheap, mind. But you would be able to get a lie-in of a morning.

[Snadger]

The general reccomendation is to get a minimum of three hens. Then if one dies at least the other two will be company for each other until you replace the dead chook!