Found a chick

[TheOddOneOut]

I’m not sure. Isn’t she a female though?

I mean, if more than one chicken at the sanctuary is male, they will overmate females if there are only one or two. Yes, she is probably female.

 

[ShrekDawg]

I did. None of our neighbors have chickens. I’m pretty sure an animal or another bird got to her and dropped her because she has some injuries and dried blood under her wing. I can see her little wing bone popping out I’m bringing her to the vet tomorrow to get her looked at.

Oh no! That’s terrible! Poor thing that’s so sweet of you to take her to a vet though.

 

[Gallinarium]

Watching... I hope the pullet turns out fine.

 

[smopey]

People claim the birds are happy, but it isn’t always true. They just don’t know that they could be scratching in the dirt with their friends. However, in some instances it is the only option, if a flock member is bullied to the point of death.
This is not the case here.

Thanks! I’ll check them out either way! Hypothetically, if she was a house chicken she would be super spoiled and loved and would still get to spend time outdoors. And it would be a temporary situation since I plan on moving soon. But I still want to do right by this bird so I’m leaning towards the farm

 

[smopey]

I mean, if more than one chicken at the sanctuary is male, they will overmate females if there are only one or two. Yes, she is probably female.

Ohh, gotcha! I will find that out before I bring her.

 

[smopey]

Watching... I hope the pullet turns out fine.

Thanks, me too! She’s currently sleeping on my arm... at work

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Ohh, gotcha! I will find that out before I bring her.

Good idea. Often, sanctuaries will get lots of calls about roosters, so I hope they aren’t just boys there.

 

[orloffer]

Thanks! I’ll check them out either way! Hypothetically, if she was a house chicken she would be super spoiled and loved and would still get to spend time outdoors. And it would be a temporary situation since I plan on moving soon. But I still want to do right by this bird so I’m leaning towards the farm

Hopefully you aren't allergic to chickens! They are rather dusty. I know I am allergic to them.

 

[My2butterflies]

Maybe you could work something out with the sanctuary. See if once you move and get a coop setup they will let you have her back?

 

[smopey]

Good idea. Often, sanctuaries will get lots of calls about roosters, so I hope they aren’t just boys there.

Me too. I never knew raising chickens could be so complicated! They are interesting creatures for sure and I’m excited to learn more about them! Thanks again for your help!