What kind of bird is this?

[Kimmers971]

A coworker of mine has this sweet bird that appears to be part Chicken but we can't figure out what she really is. Dusty came to her after a violent thunderstorm and was found under a tree. She is small for a chicken and acts like a domestic parrot most of the time - she even comes when you call her. Is it possible a chicken and pigeon mated? Any help or links you can provide is appreciated, even her vet is stumpted.

Thanks!

Kim
kimsprettybirds@optonline.net (when writing use Dusty as the subject)

[Quito's Qage]

Do you have a photo that shows the tail as well, and can you be more specific about the size? Boy that beak shape looks familiar, but I can't think what.

[The Outlaw]

Kim:

I need a larger photo and preferably one with some tail showing.

[Ringneckmom]

It looks like a bantam chicken - a very young one. Maybe an Old English Game.

[Conure & Macaw Mom]

Originally Posted by Ringneckmom

It looks like a bantam chicken - a very young one. Maybe an Old English Game.

Thats what I would guess. I used to raise them. Crystal

[KrystleLuvsBirdies]

She is small for a chicken and acts like a domestic parrot most of the time - she even comes when you call her

Oh but chickens do act like that!

It could possibly be a quail but that beak doesnt look like a quail beak.. can the bird fly? We need more pics!!!

[Quito's Qage]

I thought it looked too big to be a Quail, but its pretty hard to tell with such a small photo, with nothing to give an idea of its size. The young Bantam hen sounds like a really good guess to me, although there's no sign of any comb or wattle. Maybe there wouldn't be if she were young enough.

[Izzy2006]

Could it be a dove?
Im not familer with alot of birds but that one reminded me of a dove.

[homebird]

Chickens are pretty smart.
My Mom had a pet chicken that rode on the handlebars of her bike. I had a pet chicken that followed me everywhere. I never tried to train it however. They like to hang out & cuddle too - like ducks. They will peck you very hard tho & can punch a small hole out of you that is very hard to heal - my Gran had thousands of layers. At least it isn't a rooster {I don’t think?} - those can attack with the spur as well.

Unfortunately I'd be concerned about disease - West Nile etc.

[Conure & Macaw Mom]

It looks like a little female Batnam Chick to me.