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Catching an injured chicken

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Hello everyone! I live in a neighborhood where chickens roam freely, and recently, I spotted a young hen with a concerning eye infection. She’s struggling to open one eye and can barely keep the other open, which is causing her to bump into things as she walks around. Although she’s mobile and can fly, she’s clearly in distress. I’ve contacted a rescue organization that’s willing to take her in, but first, I need to catch her. Unfortunately, I have no experience in catching chickens and my attempts so far have only stressed her out more. I’ve tried using a towel, but it scared her off.
Catching an injured chicken
Catching an injured chicken

Hello everyone. I live in a neighborhood where chickens are constantly roaming the streets and houses. Yesterday I noticed a young hen who appears to have some eye infection as she is unable to open one eye and the other eye barley open. She is docile, but keeps bumping into objects/curbs. She is able to fly as well. I contacted a rescue who is willing to take her in, but I will have to catch her.

I have no experience in catching chickens and just don’t feel comfortable doing it. I’ve been trying all morning but I am stressing her out. I tried with a towel but it scared her and she flew away. Any other tips? I don’t have a animal cage and don’t have the means to get one either.

She’s walking around with one eye completely shut and the other a little open but it is visibly red. She is mobile, just bumping into objects.

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