Chicken in our garden

[purplepolarbear]

A chicken appears to have found its way into our garden! We have asked our neighbours and a few keep chickens but they are all different types and no-one is missing a chicken.

It's been here at least a day and seems happy enough with its new found freedom but I have no idea about how to keep chickens. I'm worried that if we don't do anything it will be suffering without its proper food or next door's cat or a fox will get it. Does anyone have any suggestions? Do they have a homing mechanism like pigeons and will it eventually find its way home of its own accord when it is hungry?

[purplepolarbear]

DeuxCentCinq said:

As it's getting dark, a cardboard box with some shredded newspaper in it (assuming you don't have straw) will keep her warm overnight, and she'll be in need of water for sure. Seal up both ends, but cut a small hole in it so she can get in and out.

Food wise, they don't mind a few vegetable scraps, a corn on the cob or an apple or something. But water most important - she'll eat your grass by the root if she's really hungry.

Thanks For the suggestion. I'll do that and call the RSPCA tomorrow if she is still there.