chocchick Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 In a quandry at the moment. My friend rescued Alice the chicken when a bird of prey dropped her and is now recovering nicely She thinks she looks a bit like a young old English pheasant fowl which is a light breed http://www.feathersite.com/Poultry/CGK/OEPheasFowl/BRKOEPheas.html She needs a temporary and/or permament home the question is a) would she integrate with 3 hybrids without injury b) would OH accept a 4th chicken c) it is slightly dodgey as she is from a meat producing farm but my vegan friend would not return her to be possibly turned into food d) maybe she could be a "he" if still fairly young Just have to share as OH is when I mention and will be in trouble if email my friend too much about her Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 a) would she integrate with 3 hybrids without injury Quite possibly, yes. b) would OH accept a 4th chicken Why not? It's only one more. c) it is slightly dodgey as she is from a meat producing farm but my vegan friend would not return her to be possibly turned into food They won't miss one chicken. d) maybe she could be a "he" if still fairly young Someone to keep your girls in check then! Go for it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 I actually agree with you Grd! OH has talked about her like he could see her in the "flock" which is promising. He visits my friend in over a week so could suss things out, but that's such a long time away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 That bird had such a lucky escape that it positively deserves a home in an eglu. How far away does your friend live - couldn't you go and pick her/him up earlier than that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Only down side might beif it is not the breed you think and is a meat bird it might get very big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballgunner Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 i wonder what bird could carry a chicken lucky escape Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamsin Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think you should take her too as she deserves a happy home with you after her near miss from being eaten by either a bird of prey or a human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cate in NZ Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Oh, wow, what a bizarre event. That poor bird definitely deserves a good home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 What a gorgeous girl she is. If it was me I'd take her in, but then I don't have your OH to convince Graham is forever encouraging people to go for it - I'd have EVEN MORE birds if I listened to him Wait until you go there next week and see what OH thinks. She deserves a good home after that lucky escape form the jaws of death; she must have her own little angel watching over her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Graham is forever encouraging people to go for it - I'd have EVEN MORE birds if I listened to him And the problem is...... ?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 That I don't need any encouragement to you too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Linda Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Oh the poor chicken, what a traumatic experience she's had!! Obviously she was destined to find you through your friend, and is meant to be with you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Now that's a first lovie Oh the poor chicken, what a traumatic experience she's had!! Obviously she was destined to find you through your friend, and is meant to be with you. It's fate Choccy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 (edited) Obviously fate She was apparently very small, young, and a light breed. I wondered if she was a bantam at first, the text message said she looked like a rare breed and was small but there seemed to be some doubt about whether she was a chicken. It's just whether T&S/Katy would beat the poor thing up The eglu and extension should fit 4-especially a little one We could try and always rehome if she is not going to be happy though.... maybe a surprise present for OH could be in order, although I don't think she would put up with wrapping paper for long Edited September 21, 2006 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabbagepatch Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yes, tis fate, you are destined to be her mother and protector Who knows where this may take you...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 If she is a pretty as the one in the photo then himself won't be able to resist. You have already decided to take her I'm certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Yes, tis fate, you are destined to be her mother and protector Who knows where this may take you...... I have to agree - who knows where this may take you?.......... just don't look at my sig. too closely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 I think you should rename him/her "lucky" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Lesley you are an inspiration to us all! One day we will all have a sig as big as yours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted September 21, 2006 Author Share Posted September 21, 2006 He says she has white ears and he is not keen (still he looked on his own) He is worried she is a cockeral as the young pullet and cockeral look nearly the same in the picture and we have too many neighbours. Been browsing for pictures and info, want Alice the chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 If the chook does turn out to be an Arthur rather than a Martha, then there would always be someone willing to take on a rare breed cockerel like that. the pekinbantams.com forum often has people selling rare breed birds that have turned out to be boys. Breeders are often looking for 'unrelated' males to breed from. Being able to get a positive ID would help you/OH decide what to do. See if you can get some pictures; post them here, on the RC forum, P P forum and pekins forum and see what people think - there are some real experts out there. I am registered on the pekin bantams forum if you want me to ask for you. I am intrigued now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted October 1, 2006 Author Share Posted October 1, 2006 If the chook does turn out to be an Arthur rather than a Martha Turns out Alice is a pheasant rather than an old English game hen and has flown away (well according to OH ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannie Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Turns out Alice is a pheasant rather than an old English game hen and has flown away A happy ending! (I hope!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin B Posted October 1, 2006 Share Posted October 1, 2006 Oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
