Took in an Injured Hen, Need Help

[21hens-incharge]

I am not entirely certain he is a he but leaning to it being a he.

Yes he will need some space to be.
Are you able to build him a 2 foot by 8 foot by 2 foot tall rectangular run? If so making a little house in one end or putting a dog crate in will do.

Or maybe an A frame set up.

 

[Granny Hatchet]

3 people on my thread say hen and feather loss from over-mating . I guess you will see if it lays an egg or crows. LOL

 

[ESOCoop]

Good news: It's a hen she laid an egg this morning bad news: she's gone under the deck and I'm the only one home

 

[21hens-incharge]

Perhaps she needs more time in a safe run until she figures out where to go.

Thinking a fishing net may be a handy thing to have.

 

[ESOCoop]

Oh a fishing net is a great idea. I think I'll have to get one. I was able to catch her on my own. Her run is being built tomorrow. This should be her last night in a dog crate. Any guesses for how long it'd be before her feathers grow back? I'd like to keep her on her own until she has some.

 

[21hens-incharge]

It can take weeks. Now a ? Do your other birds roam the yard too?
If so then quarantine is already broken. Not a huge deal. Just watch everyone for signs of mites, lice or illness.

Good job catching her.