I rescued an abused hen

[JBatong123]

I rescued an Ameracauna hen from a previous owner whom neglected her care. I renamed her Poppy, gave her a bath with soap and water to remove her parasites and mud, and now she is wearing a chicken diaper resting on my bed. I was told by the previous owner that Poppy was attacked by other aggressive hens, and that the owner also trimmed her wings to the bare tips - Ouch!

How can Poppy regrow her wings fast? Will a high protein feed work?

Also, Poppy will be living in an outdoor coop and run during the daytime. During the evenings I will bring her indoors and she will wear a diaper.

Another worry for me, is I hope other people won't think of me as crazy for pampering this neglected hen. Can anyone here provide me with strong moral support?

Thank you.

 

[CalBickieMomma]

I’m not sure how you can help grow her feathers back quickly, but bless you for taking her in and giving her so much love . Poppy is a lucky girl.

 

[JBatong123]

Thank you for the positive feedback!

 

[orloffer]

It is wonderful that you have given Poppy a good home and the care she deserves. Good luck with her!

 

[Flockincrazy]

moral support given good for you that blahblahblah doesn't deserve such a sweet girl you are doing the right thing she will need the extra TLC poor baby I don't think you can give her anything for them to grow faster it will just take time like everything else hurry up and wait

 

[JBatong123]

I also want to take Poppy out to a local pet store or park in a pet stroller, but how should I react if a jerk walks up to me and laughs at me?

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I also want to take Poppy out to a local pet store or park in a pet stroller, but how should I react if a jerk walks up to me and laughs at me?

Take her to TSC. I brought my goat there for a walk once. As long as I had something to keep her from leaving poop on the floor it was fine.

 

[Sapphire Sebright]

I also want to take Poppy out to a local pet store or park in a pet stroller, but how should I react if a jerk walks up to me and laughs at me?

I would simply say that it's like taking a dog for a walk: You enjoy time with your pet, and my pet just so happens to be a chicken.
Or ignore them.
Beautiful hen, by the way!

 

[Flockincrazy]

I also want to take Poppy out to a local pet store or park in a pet stroller, but how should I react if a jerk walks up to me and laughs at me?

Tell them to peck off

 

[JacinLarkwell]

They make chicken harnesses you can put her in. Might look less odd and more okay than her being treated like a human infant in a stroller