Mountain Chicken Recovery Programme

Upon receiving four juveniles from Norden’s Ark, the team identified a new challenge: ensuring the safety and monitoring of these young individuals within our existing 25 m × 25 m enclosure. Given their size and vulnerability, there was concern regarding potential predation and the difficulty of locating them within the larger space.

To address these concerns, the team constructed a mini enclosure within the main habitat. This structure provides a secure and fully enclosed area designed to exclude aerial predators and other potential threats. The mini enclosure allows for closer monitoring and easier management of the juveniles during their early growth stages.

The juveniles have successfully settled into their new environment. Their activity levels and behavior suggest they are adapting well to the enclosure, and the design has effectively mitigated the immediate risks of predation and dispersal within the larger space.

Just your friendly neighbourhood mountain chicken frog, peeking out from the safety of its hide to make sure the coast is clear!

Since the mountain chickens are masters of camouflage, they blend perfectly into leaves, logs, and rock crevices. By using the hides, mountain chickens can keep themselves cool to conserve energy, avoid predators and ambush unsuspecting prey.