Chicken just showed up?? ****NOW "Big Chickens Story" a story of a found chicken***lol

[Aamanda]

Yes it is...I put her on a nationwide prayer list

She is in our thoughts

 

[Aamanda]

Well. Seemed like no progress today. Maybe even a little back sliding. She stayed well outside the realm of the flock and was a bit more skittish. maybe someone picked on her? However she did go in the coop on her own and when i went in with the bag of feed to fill the feeder up she was nervous and talked alot but did not try to get out like any other time i go in when she is in. It is almost as if she does not know how to interact with other chickens. Wondering if its possible someone had a free range flock and no interaction with them? So many questions i may never know. Im wondering if perhaps i should leave her locked in the coop one day and bring in my chair and a book. Just sit in there with her for a few hours? Let me know what you think. Any ideas are welcome.

 

[tatertot]

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers...we call her baby Kennedy..she's a sweet bubbly. Baby girl.
Sorry. Aamanda didn't mean to
Hijack your post..I was overwhelmed

 

[Aamanda]

Thank you for your thoughts and prayers...we call her baby Kennedy..she's a sweet bubbly. Baby girl.
Sorry. Aamanda didn't mean to
Hijack your post..I was overwhelmed

Oh dont be sorry!!! Sometimes you just got a thing to say and need it said. Or need an ear just for listenings sake. I have 8 children of my own living and two that have passed on. That pain is something that never goes away. When a child, any child, is hurt or sick or...worse, it is a cause for sadness. For parents and those who know and love it. Heck. It affects those who dont even know the child! Its because we care so deeply. Part of what makes us human. When that pain and sadness bubbles over it has to go somewhere. Even if its here on a chicken forum.

Just know our thoughts are with you and the childs family. Hang in there.

 

[boskelli1571]

Well. Seemed like no progress today. Maybe even a little back sliding. She stayed well outside the realm of the flock and was a bit more skittish. maybe someone picked on her? However she did go in the coop on her own and when i went in with the bag of feed to fill the feeder up she was nervous and talked alot but did not try to get out like any other time i go in when she is in. It is almost as if she does not know how to interact with other chickens. Wondering if its possible someone had a free range flock and no interaction with them? So many questions i may never know. Im wondering if perhaps i should leave her locked in the coop one day and bring in my chair and a book. Just sit in there with her for a few hours? Let me know what you think. Any ideas are welcome.

I think you are doing just fine with her. It will take time for her to become 'integrated' with the flock - and only she knows how much time she'll need! If you want to sit with the girls chatting at them I'm sure they will enjoy it. I often sit out in the yard amongst them and they come visit and walk all over me!! I've gotten to the point that I know which chick is picking at my clothing by the way they do it

Sue

 

[Aamanda]

I think you are doing just fine with her. It will take time for her to become 'integrated' with the flock - and only she knows how much time she'll need! If you want to sit with the girls chatting at them I'm sure they will enjoy it. I often sit out in the yard amongst them and they come visit and walk all over me!! I've gotten to the point that I know which chick is picking at my clothing by the way they do it

Sue

I hang out in the yard with my flock everyday. I love to sit and watch them. I have a few that love to sit with me and sun. I was just wondering if I should lock my self in the coop with just Big chicken for a few hours and see if she calms down. At any rate I will give her all the time she needs.

 

[Aamanda]

Big Chicken must have been trying to get closer to the flock today because it seemed as if she got chased more. But all in all she seemed about the same. Tonight I stood between her and the coop but off to the side. Making it to where she would have to walk past me to get in. Not close by. About five feet. It was almost comical. She walked very slowly towards me, turning her head back and forth to keep watch on me. When she got to almost were I was she ran real fast to get past me and into the coop. Reminded me of running through the room and jumping on the bed real quick after you turn out the lights as a child. I went out and checked on ever one with the flash light later on and got a view of 28 chicken backsides as they roosted lol. Does anyone have a chicken that never fit in? Just stayed on the outskirts of the flock. And would it help to get another chicken so she was no longer the bottom chicken?

 

[boskelli1571]

Nice thought, but what about the poor 'new chick'? She would have to endure what Big Chicken has done. If you are going to add chicks, add more than a couple so that the grief is shared. She seems to be making small but important steps by herself - be patient,

Sue

 

[Aamanda]

Nice thought, but what about the poor 'new chick'? She would have to endure what Big Chicken has done. If you are going to add chicks, add more than a couple so that the grief is shared. She seems to be making small but important steps by herself - be patient,

Sue

I TRY to be patient lol. I just want so bad for her to know she is safe. I just give her time and space. Today is one week since she showed up! Much better than the first day of her flying into trees and being in general scared almost to death. As I have stated before. This is her home and we will love her no matter if she ever integrates or not. I would love to know her tale!! OH OH!!! I feel a childrens chicken book coming on! I love to write lol.

 

[boskelli1571]

The story of Big Chickens' rescue??? Go for it - at least it would have a happy ending

Sue