Runaway Saline chicken finds temporary home, but owner sought
David Rhoads, president of the Saline Area Historical Society, holds the chicken that was rescued Saturday at the intersection of Henry and South Ann Arbor streets.
Lisa Allmendinger | AnnArbor.com
A wayward Saline chicken was found downtown last weekend near the corner of Henry and South Ann Arbor streets.
A concerned citizen flagged down a Saline Police officer on Saturday and with the help of several others chased down the pretty buff-and-white colored chicken. The group cornered and captured it before it crossed the busy roadway.
Once the bird was in hand, Saline police called David Rhoads, president of the Saline Area Historical Society, to ask if the runaway chicken could join the flock that lives at the Rentschler Farm, which is maintained by the historical society.
Rhoads said the officer drove to the farm on US-12 with one arm cradling the chicken and the other on the steering wheel.
"He didn't want to let it loose in the patrol car," Rhoads said.
David Rhoads holds the escaped chicken that was found in downtown Saline Saturday.
Lisa Allmendinger | AnnArbor.com
"It's being well taken care of, fed and watered, and living with the other chickens here," he said
If anyone recognizes this chicken, contact Rhoads at 216-7473. He said it's friendly and thinks it's someone's pet or show chicken.
Lisa Allmendinger is a reporter with AnnArbor.com. She can be reached at lisaallmendinger@annarbor.com. For more Saline stories, visit our Saline page.
Comments
AlwaysLate
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 : 7:41 p.m.
WAIT!!! I recognize that chicken! It looks like my Aunt Ethel!
alnan
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 : 5:02 p.m.
Thanks for all the HUMOR folks!! I like it!!
braggslaw
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 6:54 p.m.
I will take it ...... rub some salt on it... a few cloves of garlic and then 2 hours on 350...
David Briegel
Fri, Apr 1, 2011 : 3:42 a.m.
I want the leg! And don't overcook it!!!
Atticus F.
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 9:18 p.m.
How dare you, braggslaw! This chicken is a hero.
lumberg48108
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 6:39 p.m.
line I thought I would never read... "If anyone recognizes this chicken, contact ..."
David
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 5:33 p.m.
Tis good to have a bit of humor in the news from time to time. I am glad the "Vote Now in Bestof" in the article didn't ask for the "Best Chicken Sandwich Place". Thanks for the article, Lisa. It was fun watching you trying to keep the other chickens from pecking at your feet while you were taking the pictures. I hadn't seen that version of the "chicken dance" before.
Mr. Ed
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 5:19 p.m.
I hope the officer followed the use of force policy or he could be in a foul mood after the community beats him up.
Atticus F.
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 4:50 p.m.
This article makes me think of Key West.
SalineBob
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 4:36 p.m.
I hope it gets to stay at the Rentschler Farm and not get deported to Frankenmuth or Kentucky. As for the police officer driving with one hand on the wheel and one holding the chicken--sounds dangerous but understandable. I don't think they make chicken footcuffs.
Bertha Venation
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 5:54 p.m.
Would this qualify as "distracted driving?" ;)
Bertha Venation
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 4:10 p.m.
Pretty Bird... that's it.... come to Mama..... GOT CHA!!
Mr. Ed
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 4:04 p.m.
I do believe the chickens last name is "Little." Maybe that will help.
Cash
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 3:50 p.m.
Was Colonel Sanders in hot pursuit? Seriously, what a pretty chicken! I hope she finds a good home.
grye
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 3:02 p.m.
Looks big enough for an entire meal. Should give o a homeless person.
David Briegel
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 1:45 p.m.
Saved by the star of Cedar Rapids!!
Atticus F.
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 1:43 p.m.
Why did the chicken cross the road?... to get as far away from Saline as possible.
Mr. Ed
Thu, Mar 31, 2011 : 1:23 p.m.
How much per pound?