Not sure if this is the right place, but need to ask......
I recently rescued a small flock of Millie Fluer D'uucles (1 roo & 4 hens), the owner had them in a 3 x 3 rabbit cage, where she kept her "Breeding birds". They are adult birds and very rough looking with plucked areas, the hens are missing feathers on their necks, saddle area, and one is missing her tail. And she was feeding them Old Roy dog food!
I've got them in a 4 x 8, 5 ft tall holding pen at the moment and they act like they have never seen dirt, and when not eatting tend to huddle. I know this is not normal behavior, but will they come out of it?
I've checked them over for open wounds (none that I can see), and will get wormer for them when the feed store opens Monday ( should I get vitamins too?) I have them on a equal mix of chick starter and chops, and they are getting fresh greens from the garden.
Is there anything else I need to be doing for them?
Thank you in advance for any and all advice.
I recently rescued a small flock of Millie Fluer D'uucles (1 roo & 4 hens), the owner had them in a 3 x 3 rabbit cage, where she kept her "Breeding birds". They are adult birds and very rough looking with plucked areas, the hens are missing feathers on their necks, saddle area, and one is missing her tail. And she was feeding them Old Roy dog food!
I've got them in a 4 x 8, 5 ft tall holding pen at the moment and they act like they have never seen dirt, and when not eatting tend to huddle. I know this is not normal behavior, but will they come out of it?
I've checked them over for open wounds (none that I can see), and will get wormer for them when the feed store opens Monday ( should I get vitamins too?) I have them on a equal mix of chick starter and chops, and they are getting fresh greens from the garden.
Is there anything else I need to be doing for them?
Thank you in advance for any and all advice.