Any tricks to catch a chicken?

[enggass]

I have a roo I am giving to someone later today. He is 18+ weeks old. I am concerned I am going to have a heck of a time catching him to give to her... Hi is in a run that is about 18'x20'... Any ideas? Tricks of the trade?

Thanks,
Steve

 

[7L Farm]

Might try a net. If you have another person you can usually get him in a corner & grab him or wait till dark & snatch him off the roost.

 

[stone_family3]

I put the girls out and cornered mine in the coop. Then trapped him under a clothes basket.

 

[bald k9]

or wait til time to roost then just go pick him up off the roost, no chasing involved

 

[mommyofthreewithchicks]

I love my fishing net! I also try treats and then scoop with my net! In general I also have a call when I feed them so they want to be near me with that call.

Good luck on your adventure!

 

[NonnasBabies]

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This is exactly what we do. Seperated 5 roos last night like this and put them in the tractor waiting for pickup!!

 

[enggass]

I should have thought of this last night... I have to give him to somebody today at 4:00... Thanks.
Steve

 

[gmendoza]

you can try the" rocky balboa" school of chicken catching.

 

[enggass]

What about a blanket... - might that work?

 

[enggass]

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Done that before - probably what I will have to do again today

It works, but can take time...