I think a hen might take over the job if they don't have a rooster. I can't believe you didn't get a male, that's usually a problem that there's to many!
M 16 yrs, WH62, P54 3 adult blended kids EA 11/13, BD1 6/14 PA fall 14, BD2 2/15 Piecing 2015, BD3 12/15 Separated 4/16 WH moved OW in 5/16 Divorced 6/15/17