chickens before I was ready

[Kevin565]

 

[b.hromada]

Well,

Sounds like you've been rushed into things.

If you can't give back the chicken till you move, I would just keep it in a large dog crate perhaps on your balcony if you have one. Add some shavings for litter.

Do you have chicken feed? If you feed the chicken anything other than the feed, you'll need to buy some grit.

Chickens are social creatures and do not like to be "alone" so I'd definitely think about getting more as soon as you move.

Good luck!

exactly.

and

from S. Florida! So glad you joined us! Enjoy your new hobby, albeit a little early.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

I think I'd give the original chicken owner a call and tell them to hang on to the chicken until you have facilities ready.

I agree completely. People should not give living creatures as gifts without making sure the recipient is ready,willing and able.

 

[Fred's Hens]

Agree with the above posters. Don't give and don't accept live animals as "gifts" until or unless the receiving party is truly ready. My head's shaking a bit.

There's time to do this right. It is enjoyable, but only if it is done right. Ask them to please hold that hen until you get set up. With a move, new place and all the rest, there is plenty of stress to go 'round. Well meaning gesture, but wholly inappropriate.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.