Accidental Adoptive Mom of African Street Hen & LOVING IT!

[BhaniOM]

Hello All! Around a month ago, I spotted a chicken lying in the road, with an egg next to her! I thought: this is NOT NORMAL (even for the central African country I live in, where all manner of animals roam free, scavenging for food). I stopped my car, had a look and made the snap decision to scoop her and her egg up and take her home (yes, I essentially 'stole' her and also probably saved her from being run over by a vehicle)! Her feet were completely entangled in the hair extension braiding filament which is ubiquitous street trash here such that three toe tips are completely gone (squeezed off!) And, both of her eyes were 'glued' shut, apparently from some kind of infection. Fast-forward to today, she is doing soooo much better and both eyes are mostly open. She doesn't have great balance and doesn't scratch much or perch but she seems to have adapted to the lack of toe tips. Plus, she is brooding on 14 eggs (though I don't know quite what to do about that!). Anyway, that's us-- living in the country of Tchad, where life/existence is challenging for creatures and humans alike & taking care of this hen (well, two now as someone gifted me another one around 10 days ago to keep the first one 'company')

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to the BYC community.

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC! You have the best conversation piece now! What a cool story! Sounds like you are a Godsend to her.

 

[Chicken_tiger_catt]

Hey @Miss Lydia @ShrekDawg @nuthatched, you guys are usually the first to greet new members! I’m typically the 10th one down! I win lol

And of course @BhaniOM,

 

[CoopBoots]

Welcome! Oh my, what a story. You have a very big heart. Sending my best wishes for the health of your two hens, especially the rescue! I can't wait to hear more about your chicken adventures.

 

[SilverBirds]

Welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad you have joined this Poultry Loving Community..

 

[ShrekDawg]

Hey @Miss Lydia @ShrekDawg @nuthatched, you guys are usually the first to greet new members! I’m typically the 10th one down! I win lol

And of course @BhaniOM,

It’s… not a contest lol but congrats I guess.

 

[FunClucks]

Welcome to BYC! Enjoy your new sweet chickens! Sounds like you will soon have a whole flock of them if she's successful on those eggs!

 

[muddy75]

Welcome to BYC!