Let me tell you the story of Rosie!
A few weeks ago my IG friend @chickendvm messaged me about a chicken at my local animal shelter featured on @adoptabirdnetwork. That’s really the end of the story. A chicken needed a home. Oh, and she happened to have the same name as my mother. Obviously, she was meant to be my chicken!

So, I had her picked up at the shelter and kept her in my pantry for a few days. Then she went to the vet and received a clean bill of health. Then she spent two weeks in isolation to make sure she was healthy. Next stop was a improvised pen near the main coop so the other girls could get used to her. She is now fully integrated into the flock and sleeping in the main coop.

Things I learned: She can fly. Rosie spent one night 12 feet up in a tree because I couldn’t catch her. She did come down in the morning.

She’s a bit of a bully. Current status is top hen. She doesn’t pick on the shy girls but she does not back down from a fight. Sorry Donna!

I think she’s some kind of game bird. Swipe to see her amazing tail featers! Any ideas?

So, this is Rosie the Pound Chicken. She’s fast and fierce and meant to be mine!

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