Help - Neighbor's chicken escaped and now lives in my yard!

[Flufnstuffs~FluffySilkies]

Make sure you give her a dish of water that can not be tiped over and spilled.
That type of cage will not hold wood shaving as bedding...
Can you put that cage in a garage or basement at night???
A coon could reach in that cage and kill her at night.
We have had a lot of sad posts here like that.

 

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Flufnstuffs~FluffySilkies :

Make sure you give her a dish of water that can not be tiped over and spilled.
That type of cage will not hold wood shaving as bedding...
Can you put that cage in a garage or basement at night???
A coon could reach in that cage and kill her at night.
We have had a lot of sad posts here like that.

I've given her a couple of old towels as bedding and I'll put her in the basement. Thanks for the suggestions.

Tiffanyh and Purple Chicken - could we discuss what's best for Henny Penny (and easy for me)? I would like to get her a home ASAP.

Thanks,

Bobby​

 

[tiffanyh]

Just let me know how I can be of help.....Don may be closer to you, but Im happy either way!

 

[d_rooster]

I am so relieved and happy for Henny Penny!

It sounds like you will have no trouble finding her a good home close to you.
She is such a pretty little thing. Thank goodness that you cared enough to help her out or else she would have been some predator's dinner.

Did you catch her with the baiting method, pull her from her nightime perch, or have to chase her down?

 

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As per your suggestion, I lured her into a dog crate with food and pulled a string to close the door once she ate comfortably and had both feet inside. She wasn't that flustered but concerned when she realized that she had no way out. I've fed her and put old towels on the bottom of the crate. Finally, I put her in the basement to protect her from the storm we're having and varmint.

 

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PurpleChicken, Tiffanyh and Lunachick,

First, let me apologize if I've confused anyone's "handle".

The 3 of you have expressed interest in Henny Penny and I'm happy that you're all there to provide her a home. I have 5 dogs and definitely cannot keep her. If someone wants to come to exit 39 on the Long Island Expressway, I'm happy to give you Henny Penny - I have a small pet carrier to transport her. I'll also be in New Canaan CT on Christmas Day. You can keep the pet carrier - we had it for one of our dogs when he was a puppy and don't need it now. Would this work for any of you? If not, it sounds like I can engage a couple of other people on BYC.com.

Thanks,
Bobby

 

[TheMost]

Success!!!! Henny Penny is currently on her way to the Jersey Shore to live her life with Lunachick via Express Mail. She'll be there tomorrow before 12 Noon so it's up to Lunachick to give us an update. Many thanks to everyone for their advice - I really couldn't have rescued this bird without your help and it's nice to have a happy ending. My best to everyone - Happy New Year!!!

Bobby

 

[rooster-red]

Sounds like a happy ending for you, and the beginning of a new chapter for Henny Penny and Linachick.

Good job!

 

[jjthink]

Crossing all fingers and toes for a safe arrival. Transport by mail makes me a nervous wreck with all the horror stories I've read on line about problems during and after. May Henny Penny fare very well

 

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She's in a plastic "puppy crate" - much stronger than the cardboard variety with a towel and cuts of cantaloupe for food and hydration. I'm pretty sure she'll do well on the trip. She'll arrive tomorrow by 12 noon so it'll be less than 24 hours (total) before she reaches Lunachick. 3 cheers from the board for Lunachick for rescuing her!!!!