Introducing a new chicken to the flow

[atroisi524]

Hello,
I am a mom of 4 Rhode Island Reds and 3 ducks (Cayuga and silver appleyard). They are all around 2-3 years old and live together. Our next door neighbors have found a chicken who has wondered onto their property. It has been there for about 3 weeks. They have been giving it treats and it sleeps up in a tree at night. I’m worried about it getting attacked and want to take it but my concerns are should it be quarantined? And how will our chickens deal with a new addition. Has anyone had anything similar or have any advice

 

[aart]

but my concerns are should it be quarantined?

If you aren't willing to risk the health of your existing flock,
you absolutely should quarantine.
But most folks don't have the facilities to do it properly.
Here's how:
BYC Medical Quarantine Article

Also integrating a single bird can be very difficult, also requiring additional facility.
How big is your coop and run, in feet by feet...with pics?

 

[atroisi524]

If you aren't willing to risk the health of your existing flock,
you absolutely should quarantine.
But most folks don't have the facilities to do it properly.
Here's how:
BYC Medical Quarantine Article

Also integrating a single bird can be very difficult, also requiring additional facility.
How big is your coop and run, in feet by feet...with pics?

Thank you. This article is great