Rescued...from McDonalds!

[dpd128]

My wife works at the local animal shelter. Yesterday, animal control brought in this girl. She was caught at the drive thru of the local McDonalds! Not sure how she got there, but there is actually video photo footage of her being caught. She is now being introduced to our established flock. We have named her Mickey. She appears to be an Ameraucana. Anyone confirm that?

 

[LizzzyJo]

I always thought Mcdonalds had tasty chicken nuggets, but I didn't think they were THIS high quality.

 

[LizzzyJo]

Also, I don't think she's an Ameraucana. They have tails.

Edit to say that she may be an Araucana or an EE (mix). Others on here are a million times better with this distinction, so I will leave it to them!

 

[sourland]

Perhaps an Easter Egger pullet - major score.

 

[BY Bob]

Perhaps an Easter Egger pullet - major score.

I agree. Indeed it is a major score.

Have you, @dpd128 already mixed her in with you flock?

 

[dpd128]

I agree. Indeed it is a major score.

Have you, @dpd128 already mixed her in with you flock?

Not fully. She is a cage in our large coop. We’ll leave her in there for a day or two and then let her out.

 

[deidreg]

Most folks advise a 30 day quarantine.

BTW, what was she trying to order at the drive through?

 

[LizzzyJo]

Most folks advise a 30 day quarantine.

BTW, what was she trying to order at the drive through?

Maybe she was picketing the drive through. Like as a PETA representative?

 

[Painted Calls]

Crazy chicken! She is an EE pullet.

You need to quarantine for at least 30 days away from your established flock. Then slowly integrate her. 2-3 days of look-but-don't-touch will not be enough. Integration is different for every flock, but you should expect at least 2 weeks of look-don't-touch for integration to go any sort of well.

 

[dpd128]

Crazy chicken! She is an EE pullet.

You need to quarantine for at least 30 days away from your established flock. Then slowly integrate her. 2-3 days of look-but-don't-touch will not be enough. Integration is different for every flock, but you should expect at least 2 weeks of look-don't-touch for integration to go any sort of well.

Thanks so much for you help. I think we can manage that.