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Found my first chicken. What is he?

post #1 of 107
6/5/11 at 3:44pm
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http://www.facebook.com/#!/photo.php?fbid=2051366532938&set=a.1352661265743.2051333.1507744623&type=1&theater

Hi all,

I've known about this site and been wanting chickens in my Brooklyn NY backyard for some time.  Well the option has been taken out of my hands.  A little baby chicken wandered into my yard today.  I fed & watered him and the poor thing must have been starving. I've been reading about what to feed it, and will have to expand it's quarters.  I have no idea what kind he is or if he's a male or female.  I don't know how to post pictures, but above is a link to my Facebook page with a picture of His Chickenness.  Any and all help, information and advice would be appreciated.

Thank you,

Kathy

Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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post #2 of 107
6/5/11 at 4:06pm

I cannot view the picture!  A photosharing site like photo bucket also works.

-Jackie- Mom of twins plus one!
Oh, and not to forget the golden retriever & the tropical fish!
3 Welsummers, 3 EEs, 1 Columbian Wyandotte, 2 Light Brahmas & 1 Barred Rock!
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-Jackie- Mom of twins plus one!
Oh, and not to forget the golden retriever & the tropical fish!
3 Welsummers, 3 EEs, 1 Columbian Wyandotte, 2 Light Brahmas & 1 Barred Rock!
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post #3 of 107
6/5/11 at 4:55pm
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OK, let's try this, on Photobucket:

http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/Scylla_photos/?action=view&current=IMGP0983.jpg

Thanks,

Kathy

Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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post #4 of 107
6/5/11 at 4:58pm

She looks like an Australorp- could you take a full picture of her that would help alot!  I like them I have one named Emma and she is a terrific layer and a sweetheart too!

I'm Sandy!  Mom to 3 terrific sons, Grandma to 2 wonderful grandsons. I have 6 SS,  7 EEs,  3 CMs, 4 Cochins (2 blue, 1 part.. 1 Red)  1BA, 1BS, 1 SLW, 1 GLS, 1 CWL, 11 Beautiful Mixes, 8 Silkies, 2 SF/Silkie,  Broody sitting 10 Split Coro. SS eggs and Coming soon a dozen Pure Coro. Sussex Eggs!!

Rooster are Zeus (Orpington), Oliver and Rally (Sal.Favs) Blackbeard (SF/Silkie) and Truffle...

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I'm Sandy!  Mom to 3 terrific sons, Grandma to 2 wonderful grandsons. I have 6 SS,  7 EEs,  3 CMs, 4 Cochins (2 blue, 1 part.. 1 Red)  1BA, 1BS, 1 SLW, 1 GLS, 1 CWL, 11 Beautiful Mixes, 8 Silkies, 2 SF/Silkie,  Broody sitting 10 Split Coro. SS eggs and Coming soon a dozen Pure Coro. Sussex Eggs!!

Rooster are Zeus (Orpington), Oliver and Rally (Sal.Favs) Blackbeard (SF/Silkie) and Truffle...

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post #5 of 107
6/5/11 at 5:09pm

You know this means you have to get another one right cause chickens are very social.  wink

welcome-byc and Gratz on the lucky find...

Sussex,Lavenders,projects,Muscovies,Rabbits and someday Dairy Sheep.
Religion is not a guarantee of moral behavior.         
Better to give your kids your values you have than the valuables you can't afford.
THE PROBLEM IS THE SOLUTION.
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Sussex,Lavenders,projects,Muscovies,Rabbits and someday Dairy Sheep.
Religion is not a guarantee of moral behavior.         
Better to give your kids your values you have than the valuables you can't afford.
THE PROBLEM IS THE SOLUTION.
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post #6 of 107
6/5/11 at 5:52pm

dont think its an australorp

Rest in peace Rosie Ollie & Roly Poly
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Rest in peace Rosie Ollie & Roly Poly
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post #7 of 107
6/5/11 at 5:56pm
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I was thinking of keeping it indoors in a cage, like a pet bird.  My parrot comes out at night, why not my chicken?  But yes, if he's going to be an outside chicken, I'll have to get a friend.  Yipee!  This is such a friendly bird!  It cheeps when it sees people and wants to be around us. 

Kathy

Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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post #8 of 107
6/5/11 at 5:58pm
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http://s265.photobucket.com/albums/ii204/Scylla_photos/?action=view&current=IMGP0985.jpg

Blurry body shot

Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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post #9 of 107
6/5/11 at 6:11pm
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Originally Posted by TeriyakiChicken 

dont think its an australorp


How come?
is the bottom of her feet yellow/white/or pinkish? by the way is how old is she? Love the eyes!


Edited by stormylady - 6/5/11 at 6:16pm

I'm Sandy!  Mom to 3 terrific sons, Grandma to 2 wonderful grandsons. I have 6 SS,  7 EEs,  3 CMs, 4 Cochins (2 blue, 1 part.. 1 Red)  1BA, 1BS, 1 SLW, 1 GLS, 1 CWL, 11 Beautiful Mixes, 8 Silkies, 2 SF/Silkie,  Broody sitting 10 Split Coro. SS eggs and Coming soon a dozen Pure Coro. Sussex Eggs!!

Rooster are Zeus (Orpington), Oliver and Rally (Sal.Favs) Blackbeard (SF/Silkie) and Truffle...

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I'm Sandy!  Mom to 3 terrific sons, Grandma to 2 wonderful grandsons. I have 6 SS,  7 EEs,  3 CMs, 4 Cochins (2 blue, 1 part.. 1 Red)  1BA, 1BS, 1 SLW, 1 GLS, 1 CWL, 11 Beautiful Mixes, 8 Silkies, 2 SF/Silkie,  Broody sitting 10 Split Coro. SS eggs and Coming soon a dozen Pure Coro. Sussex Eggs!!

Rooster are Zeus (Orpington), Oliver and Rally (Sal.Favs) Blackbeard (SF/Silkie) and Truffle...

Reply
post #10 of 107
6/5/11 at 7:04pm
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I will get better pics tomorrow.  (S)He's asleep now.  I hope he's a She.  Roosters aren't legal in the city, and I want eggs!

Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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Kathy

Men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed.         Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
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