Hen goes missing

[turtlesback]

HI everyone, sorry if this is in the wrong forum list.

My beloved RIR hen has been missing for a whole day. I am ever concerned about her. We do not have any roosters. There are no feathers or signs of attacks. I let the hens free in the backyard...sometimes they wander but always make their way to the coop before nightfall. I have searched the neighbourhood for her and I cant find her any ideas on what to do is greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[Debbie292d]

Without knowing where you are, there's only a few suggestions I can think of.

Be sure to check under any bushes or anyplace in the area where she may be hiding a nest. She could have gone broody. It doesn't take a rooster for a hen to go broody.

I'd also call the local police and humane society to see if anyone has turned her in or reported her being in their yard.

 

[BeanieBabies]

For missing pets in general there are often lost pet facebook groups you can post in, in case someone spots her

 

[turtlesback]

Without knowing where you are, there's only a few suggestions I can think of.

Be sure to check under any bushes or anyplace in the area where she may be hiding a nest. She could have gone broody. It doesn't take a rooster for a hen to go broody.

I'd also call the local police and humane society to see if anyone has turned her in or reported her being in their yard.

Thank you for the message. I am in Ontario, Canada.

I will call them tomorrow and update.