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Man Offers £50 Reward for Missing Pet Chicken Shiney in Hendon

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2 days ago

12/04/2025

London man has taken to social media to announce the disappearance of his missing pet chicken, Shiney, offering a £50 reward for any helpful information.

The unusual appeal was posted on X (formerly Twitter), accompanied by a photo of Shiney and a heartfelt plea for her return. According to the owner, Shiney vanished on April 6, 2025, at around 2:00 PM in Hendon, North London.

“She’s a little fatter now. £50 reward offered,” the post reads. A printed notice attached to the tweet describes Shiney as a brown female bird, noting that she is not microchipped.

Despite the odd nature of the case, the online community quickly rallied around the owner. The post garnered attention across social media, drawing reactions that were both supportive and humorous.

Here are some responses from concerned (and amused) Twitter users:
@Davey_Mamman: “Shiney wey don digest for belle.”

@Nrs_Idreeserh: “Hens are pets in British homes.”

@upagwuh: “That reward money is more than the value of one full chicken at Aldi’s.”

@ThreeLeftThumbs: “Hope say no be Peckham wey this chicken. If so, otilor.”

The tweet, while lighthearted, has sparked conversations around keeping hens as domestic pets and the emotional attachment many have to their animals.