Operation Save the Chicken - a Follow-up

So, a month ago, I discovered a chicken that was wandering around our apartment complex. Upon closer exam, I realized that she was once a pet and would not survive the winter. I needed to do something about that. I immediately started Operation Save the Chicken. You can read about the rest of the story here if you are just now tuning in.

It has been a month since little Bella was rescued and given a new home. I thought it was time to give a follow-up on how she is doing. Mainly because I am SO happy with the decision that was made in rescuing her and the home she went to.

Bella went to a home that already had three hens and they weren't necessarily looking for another egg layer. If she did lay eggs, that would be great. We were fairly certain that she was "dumped" because she was older and past her prime. We figured she didn't earn her keep anymore. We were right, she isn't laying any eggs.

Just like any situation, Bella took a little time getting used to being around the other ladies. They are younger and she felt a little out of place. However, it is amazing what cold weather does to your perception on life. We had a COLD blast of arctic air recently and the gals bonded in the nice cozy chicken coop. She is quite happy with her new girlfriends now.

She is spoiled rotten. Her new owners got them some "scratch" food to have as a treat and she loves interacting with all the family members. She is a little possessive of having a real home right now and keeps very close tabs on the chicken coop. Even with the arctic air, she stays warm with her fellow girlfriends and a heat lamp. She still loves to tell ya tales and will get to live out the rest of her life as a pet who is very loved.