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ren

Debate about feral chickens
« on: November 13, 2026, 07:10:35 PM »
some people like the chickens. They want to keep them free. There's an org dedicated to "rescuing" them. They want land to do it.
I don't think we need to rescue chickens. They are not endangered and they destroy the land.
What next rat rescue?

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RSN172

Re: Debate about feral chickens
« Reply #1 on: November 13, 2026, 07:20:38 PM »
Chickens are very unique.  I can think of no other warm blooded creature that can survive on its own it in a few minutes after being born, or in this case  hatched.
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Flapp_Jackson

Re: Debate about feral chickens
« Reply #2 on: November 13, 2026, 08:20:44 PM »
Quote from: RSN172 on November 13, 2026, 07:20:38 PM
Chickens are very unique.  I can think of no other warm blooded creature that can survive on its own it in a few minutes after being born, or in this case  hatched.

On their own?  Why do I see so many chicks follow their mama hen everywhere until they are almost her size?

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RSN172

Re: Debate about feral chickens
« Reply #3 on: November 13, 2026, 10:12:29 PM »
Quote from: Flapp_Jackson on November 13, 2026, 08:20:44 PM
On their own?  Why do I see so many chicks follow their mama hen everywhere until they are almost her size?
She doesn't feed them.  They don't need the mother to survive, that is why hatchlings get shipped all over the country when only a few hours old.  They can survive 2 or 3 days with no food or water.  In fact if a hatchling is over a day old, USPS does not allow them to be shipped until they are at least 6 weeks old.  Newly hatched chicks have enough reserves to last 2 to 3 days.  I raise chickens.  Purebred ones, not feral chickens that have been caught.
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