The Bantam of the Opera Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Well i havent found it myself but soemone in my mums yoga class said that a completely tame and freidnly white chicken walked into her house last night. Im going to go and collect it this afternoon. She lives in bramingham, near sainsburys. has anyone or does anyone know of someone who has lost a chicken recently? if no one claims her ill b ehappy to look after her myself. it would jst be sucha shame for someone to lose their pet chicken and think it is gone if i have it. anyway, thats all from me. xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeckyBoo Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Oh bless, at least she was found by someone chicken-friendly. Hope she's reunited quickly, her poor owner will probably think she's been foxed Mrs Bertie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little chickadee Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 No help from me I'm afraid, but I'm guessing you, or one of your children is rather fond of Harry Potter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 yeah taht was my worry, i would be heartbroken if one of my chickens were foxed. i wouldnt want the chickens owner to feel sad if theres no need for it. maybe ill make some found posters. and yes its me who is the harry potter fan. i love the books so much!! I don't have chicldren im only 17 >.< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 How lucky that you can help out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 gem wrote: Well i havent found it myself but soemone in my mums yoga class said that a completely tame and freidnly white chicken walked into her house last night. Im going to go and collect it this afternoon. Could you print up some small posters describing the lost chicken and pin them up in the street where your friend lives? Might get spotted by the owner. Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Might be worth posting this on Practical Poultry forum too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 could i have a link? ive never used practical poultry, maybe someone would be kind enough to post on there for me if i give them details and a photo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I'd call the local paper and get a photo published. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Jem, I'll go and post the info just now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 thankyou! i've got some pictures now, shes just arrived, she is very muddy (from dustbathing i assume) and she is well fed and healthy looking. friendly and not scared of humans either, she must've been a pet. she didn't have her wings clipped however so im guessing thats how she escaped, ive clipped them now. here she is: i hope her owner finds out >.< you can contact me with any details if someone claims her she is a very nice chicken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Oooo, a very pretty light sussex - good layers and good table birds too. I hope you find her owner soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 also, does anyone know how far a chicken can fly if it hasnt had its wings clipped, it woulld be useful to know how far away she couldve come from. like i said she is very healthy so i dont think shes been on the run very long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xChicken04x Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Hate to say it but are you sure she is a she? Look at her tail feathers, I don't want to worry you though, I'm probably wrong xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I did look twice at the tail feathers, but it has 'girl legs' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bronze Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 I would expect its facial features to be larger for a male too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 (edited) Without knowing her/his age it is hard to tell how well developed the wattles and comb are. The tail feathers are a bit blokeish, but as I agree with Claret that the feet and legs are girly. It's anybody's guess at this stage. When she starts to crow you'll have your answer!. Edited November 16, 2007 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 I have to admit i thought at first she might be a boy but i checked her legs and no sign of spurs or spurs beginnig to grow, also she crouches when i go to stroke her, isnt aht a sign that she may start laying or already is laying? correct me if im wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 You are right!...if she lays an egg then you'll have your answer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 Girly saddle and hackle feathers too . No response to the post on practical poultry I'm afraid, Jem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 It looks like a young hen to me, possibly under a year old. You've got a good deal there if you keep her - they're supposed to be stonking good layers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 ....and if she's crouching with such a developed comb and wattles she's probably laying already - I don't think she's a young bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 If you get to keep her...what will you call her? Is she getting on OK with your other hens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted November 16, 2007 Share Posted November 16, 2007 difference of opinion there Clare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bantam of the Opera Posted November 16, 2007 Author Share Posted November 16, 2007 oh well, it doesnt matter if she isnt claimed im happy to add another hen to the flock., it would be nice to get another layer aswell as at the moment herro is the only one who lays. its annoying have 7 hens and only getting one egg a dya the ducks arent laying either, i think they must be men anyway i think ill call her luna, to keep in with the harry potter theme^_^ no, shes not getting on with any of my other hens at teh moment which is a shame because hse hasnt anyone to cuddle up to to keep warm, im hoping to intorduce her slowly to the buffs and herro. if that doesnt work i suppose shell have to live by herself. its quite strange though, i gave her a little hutch full of warm straw to sleep in and when i went out when it was dark she was roosting on top of the eglu, she seems determined to be out in teh cold by herself. ive shut ehra way now nd im hoping shell have enough hay to stay warm. its just that because she is so healthy and unafraid of humans, she is good with being held too, it makes me think that she had an owner who loves her alot and trained her well, they must be missing her:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
