First responders investigate fowl mystery as lost chickens roam near Victoria

NORTH SAANICH , B.C. - Police and firefighters north of Victoria had to work hard not to ruffle any feathers during an unusual roundup involving dozens of chickens.

Personnel were called to five different locations on the Saanich peninsula Thursday to catch 91 hens.

Officials quickly hatched a plan to herd the birds into an available tennis court while waiting for animal control crews to arrive.

Central Saanich Const. Ann Piper says civilians helped with efforts to capture the mislaid egg layers that were wandering in the mostly rural area.