It is not an uncommon occurrence for us to have a temporary house chicken. Thankfully they're small and don't take up much room. They are cheerful and most grateful for the attention. Most of them get to rejoin the flock after a day or two of housebound TLC.
But this little gal might need a bit more care. She doesn't get around too well on her own in big places. She gets the shakes and has a tendency to get herself in places she can't easily get out of.
She was having a real hard time of it while I was in Oregon so Alan moved her into a small pet carrier and set her up in my office with a safe place to rest. She enjoyed warmth from a lamp and safety in her smaller "home".
She enjoys being held, is curious about things on my desk, and seems quite content in her new environment. Since she doesn't have to go far for food, water, and safety, she is doing much better about keeping calm and relaxed.
I think she is pretty cute.... and best of all, she is actually the baby of the late Tiny Tim and Cricket, who was a long time house chick until she was big enough to join her flock outside.
Now we probably need to settle on a name...
No wait...going with the "looking like she stuck her beak in a light socket theme"....
SPARKY! :-)
Posted by: Nancy from Alaska | November 12, 2012 at 11:15 AM
Boo! Enough said. ;-)
Posted by: Nancy from Alaska | November 12, 2012 at 11:14 AM
I can't wait to read more about the new little house baby!
Hugs, Di
Posted by: Diana Gibbs | November 11, 2012 at 10:57 PM
Well, she sounds pretty shy so how about Shilo. Or since she is Tiny Tim's little girl, how about Tiny Tina or Teeny Tiny. Then there is Teeny Weany or Itsy Bitsy. I better stop before I get too carried away. LOL :D
Posted by: Janet Sisk | November 11, 2012 at 06:29 PM
I dont know why the name "Nelly" came to mind??? Just sounded cute.
Posted by: Linda Carman | November 10, 2012 at 07:16 PM
Ha,Ha!! DW says Kinky!! Guess that's why reindeer poop is so appealing to you, Anna!! It's hereditary;)) Hmmm, Penny Peanut after Henny Penny for the nervous part (you have a frazzled frizzle:) and since cricket and Tiny Tim were wee, Peanut fits with the family size issue:)She'd have to be a Virginia Red skinned peanut tho'. See, it all works, HAH! and Hugs~ P.S. Glad to see Alan's and your TLC have her settled down nicely.
Posted by: Michele | November 10, 2012 at 04:08 PM
Do you have a Lucy? As in Lucy and Ethel?? She's red after all
Posted by: Elaine Moore | November 10, 2012 at 02:56 PM
How about ticket. For her name. I am a mix of tiny and cricket.... She is adorable. I am am wondering how you will explain the turkey to her on thanksgiving. lol
Posted by: sherry vogt | November 10, 2012 at 07:39 AM
Now why am I crying??!! Oh, she's just the sweetest thing evah...and reminds me of Rod Stewart or Tina Turner Ü
Give her an extra gentle hug for me, please...♥
Posted by: Tracy | November 10, 2012 at 07:33 AM
With those feathers sticking out, she looks a little like she poked her beak in an electrical socket. Carmen Electra?
Posted by: Aunt Min | November 10, 2012 at 05:52 AM
Oh, she's just precious! I'm so glad Alan was aware of her "problem" with the others, and took such good care of her while you were gone! What a great guy! :D So happy that she is thriving and is much happier now, in the house. I hope she gains lots of strength and confidence, now that she's isolated from the others. Give her a hug for me! :)
Posted by: diane mcvey | November 10, 2012 at 05:41 AM
she's calm now because she knows she doesn't have to share those copics with the other chics,lol
Posted by: kimmy | November 10, 2012 at 05:37 AM
Sweet house chicken! We found a tiny baby kitten under our deck last week and have been loving' on it. He was dehydrated, cold, hungry. Now he's warm, cuddled, fed and a little rascal! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | November 10, 2012 at 04:34 AM
She looks like a Mildred to me!
Posted by: Lynne in NI | November 09, 2012 at 11:44 PM
Chiquita: The little one
Bonita: Pretty little one
Aleda: small and winged
Alida: small and winged
Posted by: Lori A-O | November 09, 2012 at 09:58 PM
How sweet. I imagine it is hard to let them rejoin the flock after awhile. Thumbalina. Trixie. Dinky.
Posted by: Carol Dee | November 09, 2012 at 07:54 PM
I love either Phyllis or Timothy Cricket! What great suggestions. She's adorable.
Posted by: Diane M | November 09, 2012 at 04:15 PM
How about Tiny Cricket?
Posted by: Anne C | November 09, 2012 at 03:21 PM
Ticket? A combo of Tim & Cricket.
Ticket the Chicken... sounds good to me :)
Posted by: Laura F. | November 09, 2012 at 02:33 PM
How about Phyllis? :-) I love that you bring your chickens inside when they need it, they must flourish all the better knowing they are loved.
Posted by: Michelle W | November 09, 2012 at 01:39 PM
Oh how sweet! Give her a hug from me and my chix.
Posted by: Candice | November 09, 2012 at 01:07 PM
I said frizzled. This device has a mind of it's own!
Posted by: Sharli | November 09, 2012 at 12:38 PM
How sweet! So she's at least part drizzled? She looks so curious! I love that they have such different, unique personalities!
Posted by: Sharli | November 09, 2012 at 12:37 PM
Ahh! That's so sweet. What a cute little thing. I like the Timothy Cricket suggestion. And, of course, having a boy's name myself, I don't see a problem! Happy Weekend.
Posted by: Troy Louise | November 09, 2012 at 12:18 PM
Timothy Cricket - you know, as in Jiminy Cricket (even tho she's a girl).
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | November 09, 2012 at 12:00 PM
Kinky would be OK......
Posted by: Dan Wight | November 09, 2012 at 11:49 AM