The RSPCA is trying to track down the owner of a cockerel found in the middle of a building site.

The young bird - which has been named Harris - was found in a residential area of Herne Bay, far from any farms or smallholdings.

He was in a good condition but a little underweight when he was spotted by a member of the public in Grange Road on Saturday, January 12.

Now, the RSPCA is appealing for information as to where he might have come from.

RSPCA inspector Grace Harris-Bridge, who collected the cockerel, said: “It’s likely he had escaped from his home but I’ve no idea where he came from as there were no farms nearby.

“It’s rare for cockerels to be microchipped and it can be very difficult to track down their owners if they are lost or escape.

“It’s not everyday you come across a cockerel on a building site in the middle of town and I think the member of public who spotted him was quite shocked. This lucky cockerel has now been taken to a farm animal sanctuary.”

If you recognise this cockerel, contact the inspectorate appeal line on 0300 1238018.

Anyone interested in rehoming a cockerel from the RSPCA can find out more about keeping chickens on the charity's website and can see all the poultry looking for homes via the charity’s Find A Pet search.