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Alektorophobia keeps BYM in one place: one story so far. The section currently leads with “Can anyone ID this mystery hen or is she just a backyard mutt”. A mystery hen shows up in the neighborhood, and nobody else steps up, so one brave soul is taking her in. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. The list below is every BYM story on Alektorophobia, newest first.

Can anyone ID this mystery hen or is she just a backyard mutt
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Can anyone ID this mystery hen or is she just a backyard mutt

A mystery hen shows up in the neighborhood, and nobody else steps up, so one brave soul is taking her in. Now the big question: can anyone ID this feathered wanderer, or is she just a backyard mutt? I love a good fowl identity crisis. This hen could be anything from a rare breed to a glorious mix of "who knows," and honestly, that's part of the fun. If you've ever tried to figure out what your own chickens are, you know the struggle is real. For more breed-sleuthing adventures, check out our related piece, "Feathered Friends or Fowl Play: Can You Crack This Breed Mystery." Let's help this clucky newcomer find her roots, or at least give her a name.