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I currently live on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean (the place famous for the red crab migration) and a few days ago rescued a sick hen who had several small chicks, a couple had recently died. Anyway, it has taken 5 days of nurturing her and getting fluids (hydralyte) into her by syringe until finally she opened her eyes and started devouring food because she hadn't eaten for 4/5 days. I had to try everything even giving her a warm epson salts bath but she seems very happy now eagerly taking food with her two remaining chicks (they must be about 2 weeks old). I really want to get back outside where the other local wild chickens are and would like to know if there will be any problems after nearly 6 days inside away from the wild flock as I really can't keep her inside any longer also she needs to scratch and feed herself. If someone can let me know any tips on releasing her and the chicks that would be most appreciated? Thanks.
 

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aquafin said:
I currently live on Christmas Island in the Indian Ocean (the place famous for the red crab migration) and a few days ago rescued a sick hen who had several small chicks, a couple had recently died. Anyway, it has taken 5 days of nurturing her and getting fluids (hydralyte) into her by syringe until finally she opened her eyes and started devouring food because she hadn't eaten for 4/5 days. I had to try everything even giving her a warm epson salts bath but she seems very happy now eagerly taking food with her two remaining chicks (they must be about 2 weeks old). I really want to get back outside where the other local wild chickens are and would like to know if there will be any problems after nearly 6 days inside away from the wild flock as I really can't keep her inside any longer also she needs to scratch and feed herself. If someone can let me know any tips on releasing her and the chicks that would be most appreciated? Thanks.
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Probably not gonna be any issues. Just release her in familiar territory.
 
In my humble opinion, I would not return anything back to an area where it was dehydrated due to lack of water, or starving due to lack of eatable food. The way the OP describes the situation the hen was near death, and at least 2 chicks, that we know of died. Certainly there must be a better place for this little family to live, than where they came from!
 
Hello! I'm sorry I don't have useful information on releasing that hen, just wanted to say it was really good of you to take her in. She looks a lot like my little bantam (who is also pretty feral).

If you feel uncertain maybe you should try to contact the Christmas Island National Park as they have a wild bird rehabilitation program, they would most likely be able to give you good advice.
I'd be glad to know how you release her in the end!
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