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post #1 of 12
1/23/12 at 7:45am
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Friend found in backyard in the city. Freezing temps and was able to bring it in his basement. Now trying to find a home for it but not sure what it is......any ideas?DSC00393.JPG

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post #2 of 12
1/23/12 at 8:11am

She looks like my Old English Game hens.  Can she fly?  My Old English Game Chickens fly well for chickens.

CHICKENS:to name just a few cochin, orpington,  OEG  also have: mute swans, ducks, geese, and cats
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CHICKENS:to name just a few cochin, orpington,  OEG  also have: mute swans, ducks, geese, and cats
  SEE MY BYC PAGE  for photos 

  SEE MY  CHICKEN PAGE for even more photos

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post #3 of 12
1/23/12 at 8:17am
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As of yet friend says she hasn't tried to fly!

 

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post #4 of 12
1/23/12 at 10:07am

She looks too stocky for a game breed... Is she bantam or large fowl, do you know? The coloring is a common EE pattern. She may be a mix.

 

Good for you for taking her in! thumbsup.gif

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Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine. ~ Ludwig van Beethoven

My BYC Page and all the links within            The Piano Guys' YouTube Channel

~Her Passion for Poultry~

 

 

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post #5 of 12
1/23/12 at 10:27am

Its a CHICKEN!yippiechickie.gif

 

Only joking... think its an Old English Game hen also, or perhaps a mix breed with OEG in it.  Good job for saving her!

 

 

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post #6 of 12
1/23/12 at 11:06am
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I am completely ignorant when it comes to chicken. I know hens lay eggs, that's about it (right? smile.png )

 

The few replies seem to agree that it's a hen, not a rooster of some kind. Which is good because I found someone willing to take a Hen on their hobby farm. Now, to transport the poor thing.........

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post #7 of 12
1/23/12 at 11:21am

Yes, she's most definitely a hen.

 

Transporting chickens isn't really hard at all. When I've had to take a bird places, I get a large cardboard box and tape all the edges with either duct tape or packing tape, cut some air holes, and put some hay/saw dust/bedding on the bottom. I stick the bird in, shut the lid, and drive off. smile.png I know some companies make special poultry transport crates, but a cardboard box is just as easy and possibly cheaper.

Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine. ~ Ludwig van Beethoven

My BYC Page and all the links within            The Piano Guys' YouTube Channel

~Her Passion for Poultry~

 

 

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Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets, for it and knowledge can raise men to the divine. ~ Ludwig van Beethoven

My BYC Page and all the links within            The Piano Guys' YouTube Channel

~Her Passion for Poultry~

 

 

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post #8 of 12
1/23/12 at 3:50pm
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Originally Posted by Lothiriel View Post

Yes, she's most definitely a hen.

 

Transporting chickens isn't really hard at all. When I've had to take a bird places, I get a large cardboard box and tape all the edges with either duct tape or packing tape, cut some air holes, and put some hay/saw dust/bedding on the bottom. I stick the bird in, shut the lid, and drive off. smile.png I know some companies make special poultry transport crates, but a cardboard box is just as easy and possibly cheaper.

 

this. or if you have a cat carrier or other pet carrier that would be nicer for the bird.

my new rule: If one's a roo, replace it with two!
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my new rule: If one's a roo, replace it with two!
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post #9 of 12
1/23/12 at 8:51pm

it looks like a cornish/game mix. looks like someone dubbed it. they dont normally do that to hens. it is a hen tho

1 Chihuahua,1 border collie, 2 quarter horses, 4 Cats, 1 bobwhite Quail roo, 1 Buff Cochin hen, One white cochin Roo, One RIR RC bantam roo and hen. One Golden laced cochin bantam pullet, One blue cochin bantam Cockrel, One RIR bantam pullet, One Standard Cochin chick, 5 Buff orphingtons, 5 Millie Flure D'uccles, One dark Brahma Bantam Pullet, One light Brahma Cockrel,  One Buff Cochin bantam...

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1 Chihuahua,1 border collie, 2 quarter horses, 4 Cats, 1 bobwhite Quail roo, 1 Buff Cochin hen, One white cochin Roo, One RIR RC bantam roo and hen. One Golden laced cochin bantam pullet, One blue cochin bantam Cockrel, One RIR bantam pullet, One Standard Cochin chick, 5 Buff orphingtons, 5 Millie Flure D'uccles, One dark Brahma Bantam Pullet, One light Brahma Cockrel,  One Buff Cochin bantam...

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post #10 of 12
1/23/12 at 8:53pm

Looks like a game and EE type mix to me.

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SQ sc RIRs, SQ SLRs, SQ white/bbs bearded silkies , hatchery Reds, Buff Orps, EEs', Barred plymouth rocks, Iowa Blues, coturnix quail, and 2 cats.
 

Swap Page   http://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=97667-swap-page

 

My website is now up and running.
http://RCPoultry.webs.com

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