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    Rescued abandoned chicken - no prior chicken experience - HELP

    I think they were let go into the park at the end of our street. I haven't been able to find the rest. I can't take her in the house - hubby would kill me
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    Rescued abandoned chicken - no prior chicken experience - HELP

    She has had a few raisins - she loves them! Plain Yogurt, squash, zucchini, bread, a bit of wild bird seed, sunflower seeds, cheerios and carrots. I'll throw out a tiny handful of my cat's dry food later on too. She is such a character - I never know chickens could have such huge personalities.
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    Rescued abandoned chicken - no prior chicken experience - HELP

    Oh, and for cat food....I am sorry in advance for coming off silly, but wet or dry cat food?
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    Rescued abandoned chicken - no prior chicken experience - HELP

    Hi! Thank you for your concern. I did not know that I had to confine her at night. I feel a bit stupid now, as I realized that is what coops are supposed to be for! I only use those cloth/collapsible carriers for our cats. I will try and figure something more appropriate tonight. Only...
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    Rescued abandoned chicken - no prior chicken experience - HELP

    I was surprised the AC officer asked if I would keep her. I thought he would definitely be taking her away. I was pleased that he didn't want to lock her in a cage so close to dogs and cats...the stress of that could not have been good for her! She is enjoying my backyard right now, but I...
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    Rescued abandoned chicken - no prior chicken experience - HELP

    Her droppings are exactly like that under "watery droppings" - it says the following "Watery droppings can be produced by hens which are too hot. It can be a way for them to cool down by drinking a lot and losing some of their heat in frequent wet droppings. It can also be a sign that the...
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    Rescued abandoned chicken - no prior chicken experience - HELP

    I am not sure what she needs to roost, but our back yard is a slight hill and our back porch is level with the ground at one end and two feet off the ground at another. She has gone under there for shade and likes to be in the bushes at the other end of the yard where it is always shady. Is...
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    Rescued abandoned chicken - no prior chicken experience - HELP

    Ok, before you think I am nuts, let me explain the situation. I live in North Providence RI, a suburban town with out any farm land. Our nightmare neighbors behind us, who we unfortunately have a poor relationship with due to lots of other circumstances, got chickens near the beginning of the...
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