A SEARCH has been launched to help trace the owners of a lost chicken that has been found in Erskine.

The Scottish SCPA found the animal on Hawthorn Road in the town on Monday, July 3.

Since then, the young silkie chick has been taken into the charity’s care at their Dumbarton centre.

A spokesperson for the SSPCA said: “This young silkie chick was found on Hawthorn Road in Erskine on July 3.

“They are now in the care of our Dumbarton centre. If you recognise this anima or have any information please call 03000 999 999.”