Rescue Chicken

[afieldssnowyegger]

Concerned about a chicken that i just rescued from someone who found her in his backyard (somehow wandered in). I believe she may be a japanese bantam. She's all black, but her feathers are iridescent. Her comb has little black spots, so I first thought fowl pox, but I don't see any other signs??? She seems perfectly healthy, and as soon as we gave her some food and water, she was eating and drinking a lot. Trying to fly out of the little playpen area we have her in, so definitely not lethargic. Also tried to eat the wood shavings though.... Any ideas? I'm going to give her some electrolytes and vitamin water. Wondering if she could be a he? Has EXTREMELY pointy saddle feathers, but pretty but no tail, and no comb. It's too dark to take pictures right now, but I will in the morning. Kind of a weird situation, but if you have any thoughts please help! I'm not sure of what to do. (she isnt with my other chickens right now)

 

[black_cat]

Looks like a male araucana. They have pea combs and no tails.

 

[afieldssnowyegger]

I'm actually just curious for pictures of the setup that you have him in. I've been wondering about possible temporary housing. What do you have going on for him?

He’s in my garage

 

[centrarchid]

Picture essential, even with inside light.

 

[CluckerFamily]

Great idea to keep the mystery chicken separate from your other chickens. I look forward to some pictures in the morning.
I get a lot of rooster dropped off in my woods but the farmer across the field loves taking in these roosters to join his large flock. I hope you are able to keep him if it is a cockerel and he is healthy.

 

[RoostersAreAwesome]

Just found some pictures the person who found her sent to me.View attachment 2312546
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Saddle feathers look like rooster saddle feathers. Thoughts on sex?

Apparently there are Araucana bantams, but they still have muffs (just did a google search is all)

He’s a bantam Araucana. They don’t always have ear tufts, since the gene can be lethal (in the egg) if tufted birds are bred together. Good job rescuing him.
For mites/lice, I found that ivermectin is pretty good at getting rid of them, but if you already have something you should probably use that.

 

[black_cat]

Found a home for him, brought him over yesterday evening!!! Although I’m pretty sure I got rid of the lice while I had him. I searched for about 15 minutes and found nothing. I’d treated him with Flys-X three consecutive days, and on the last day I gave him a bath, and a ton of lice were removed that way. His new family is very loving, and the kids immediately began dressing him up as Captain America They decided to immediately introduce him to their hens, and the most dominant hen (a large breed hen) walked up and round house kicked him about 5 feet away when he tried to challenge her She showed him who’s boss!!! Anyway, I think he’s going to be so loved and spoiled in his new home Very happy for him

Hooray for a happy home! Great job taking care of him and rehoming him.

 

[ladybrasa]

Apparently there are Araucana bantams, but they still have muffs (just did a google search is all)

 

[black_cat]

He definitely has no fluffy cheeks or beards lol

Here's what my google search turned up:

 

[ladybrasa]

Sorry I meant tufts not muffs!!!