Unexpected chicken appeared. New to caring for chickens

Wheredthischookcomefrom

In the Brooder
Jun 8, 2025
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(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Two days ago, a random chicken showed up in our backyard. My younger siblings and I chased it out and blocked the bottom of the gate BC we have a big dog.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Only 1 hen

(3) What breeds do you have?
Not sure, I asked my overseas family members who own chickens and she wasn't sure either

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I like chickens, their cute and farmy.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I love reading, writting, drawing and cooking
Some of which I am better at than others😅

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Im the third child of seven children, I still live at home and we own a bully mastiff mix, ex-pig huntering dog who is 15 years old but still would hint down a chicken😬.
I care for young children at our local church while their parents go to english class (held at our local church)
I'm a born again Christian of 3years, Baptisted in water and Spirit, I Love Jesus and I love every one of His creations, chickens, sunsets, space, mountains, babies animals, cats etc.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D
My older brother loved birds and he used to live poultry and he used this website-he didn't own any chickens at the time but he made many friend.

Why did I join?

I need advice on how to care for this chicken I got. I have to return her to her owners somehow (I'm gonna make missing posters and maybe go door knocking) but in the meant time , I want to keep this sweet little chick safe, healthy and happy.

I much appreciate any help anyone can give 😁

(I'm gonna make another post about my full situation and questions I have)
 
Hiya, and welcome to BYC! :frow

Gosh, I hope you find the owner. If you don't, are you able to keep her? If so, you'll need a secure place for her to stay, and you could find something on Marketplace I'm sure that would work.

In the meantime, not sure if you want to pick up a small bag of chicken feed for her. You can get that at TSC or other farm store type places. If not, scrambled eggs she'd love. You can give her a little fruit, some vegetables, or make her some oatmeal in the meantime. Be sure to give her a little dish of water too.

We're glad you're here!
 
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Two days ago, a random chicken showed up in our backyard. My younger siblings and I chased it out and blocked the bottom of the gate BC we have a big dog.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Only 1 hen

(3) What breeds do you have?
Not sure, I asked my overseas family members who own chickens and she wasn't sure either

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I like chickens, their cute and farmy.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I love reading, writting, drawing and cooking
Some of which I am better at than others😅

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Im the third child of seven children, I still live at home and we own a bully mastiff mix, ex-pig huntering dog who is 15 years old but still would hint down a chicken😬.
I care for young children at our local church while their parents go to english class (held at our local church)
I'm a born again Christian of 3years, Baptisted in water and Spirit, I Love Jesus and I love every one of His creations, chickens, sunsets, space, mountains, babies animals, cats etc.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D
My older brother loved birds and he used to live poultry and he used this website-he didn't own any chickens at the time but he made many friend.

Why did I join?

I need advice on how to care for this chicken I got. I have to return her to her owners somehow (I'm gonna make missing posters and maybe go door knocking) but in the meant time , I want to keep this sweet little chick safe, healthy and happy.

I much appreciate any help anyone can give 😁

(I'm gonna make another post about my full situation and questions I have)
Hello! Welcome to BYC! Good luck!
 
(1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens?
Two days ago, a random chicken showed up in our backyard. My younger siblings and I chased it out and blocked the bottom of the gate BC we have a big dog.

(2) How many chickens do you have right now?
Only 1 hen

(3) What breeds do you have?
Not sure, I asked my overseas family members who own chickens and she wasn't sure either

(4) What are your favorite aspects of raising backyard chickens?
I like chickens, their cute and farmy.

(5) What are some of your other hobbies?
I love reading, writting, drawing and cooking
Some of which I am better at than others😅

(6) Tell us about your family, your other pets, your occupation, or anything else you'd like to share.
Im the third child of seven children, I still live at home and we own a bully mastiff mix, ex-pig huntering dog who is 15 years old but still would hint down a chicken😬.
I care for young children at our local church while their parents go to english class (held at our local church)
I'm a born again Christian of 3years, Baptisted in water and Spirit, I Love Jesus and I love every one of His creations, chickens, sunsets, space, mountains, babies animals, cats etc.

(7) Bonus: How did you find BYC, how long have you known about BYC, and what made you finally join our awesome community? :D
My older brother loved birds and he used to live poultry and he used this website-he didn't own any chickens at the time but he made many friend.

Why did I join?

I need advice on how to care for this chicken I got. I have to return her to her owners somehow (I'm gonna make missing posters and maybe go door knocking) but in the meant time , I want to keep this sweet little chick safe, healthy and happy.

I much appreciate any help anyone can give 😁

(I'm gonna make another post about my full situation and questions I have)
The Chicken Gods work in mysterious ways! Thanks for joining us🥰
 

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