I got a new hen…help me figure out how to help her

[Chicken_Trainer2007]

(Backstory)
So I had a friend and she was looking for some japanese bantam hens for my rooster that she bought, and I was looking everywhere and couldn’t find any. But then I remembered i had a extra Japanese bantam rooster and that a man that previously bought from me was in need of a jap rooster. I called him and said i had a three month old jap roo available…and i added, “by any chance do you have two hens available for me to buy” he said yes.

(Next morning)
he comes to my property picks up the little rooster and dropped off two hens…he told me that they were last years hens, and that they were broody so thats why they looked a little rough.
Well i open the box and my soul left my body these hens were not a LITTLE rough…

They both had their nails overgrown, their beaks over grown, missing feathers all over their neck and back. (Someone picked up my Jap and one of that mans japs)
My broody hens NEVER looked like that honestly none of my birds ever looked like that.

If possible what are the things that could have caused them to look like this. I did cut her nails, and im wondering how i can safely trim her beak please help me take care of her

(Quick edit, her beak cant close all the way due to it being overgrown)

 

[nuthatched]

You didn't see the hens before you bought them?
Take them straight back to the seller, get your money back if possible and disinfect everything they touched.
Do not keep the birds unless you plan to cull them.
If you have a animal welfare place, call them

 

[Chicken_Trainer2007]

You didn't see the hens before you bought them?

No I didn’t, but the hen is healthy shes just beat up, plus I medicated her just in case

Take them straight back to the seller, get your money back if possible and disinfect everything they touched.

He gave me them as a trade, two roosters for two hens.
I dont think shes been outside due to her looks and how she never leaves the barn

 

[nuthatched]

No I didn’t, but the hen is healthy shes just beat up, plus I medicated her just in case

He gave me them as a trade, two roosters for two hens.
I dont think shes been outside due to her looks and how she never leaves the barn

Ok, well make sure you have her completely quarantined away from your birds. Wash your hands, change shoes. They can't even share the same air.
For atleast a month.

 

[Chicken_Trainer2007]

Ok, well make sure you have her completely quarantined away from your birds. Wash your hands, change shoes. They can't even share the same air.
For atleast a month.

Okay, will do. Thank you

 

[Chicken_Trainer2007]

Ok, well make sure you have her completely quarantined

Do you have any guesses on what happened to her because thats what I wanted information on, she’s already in better hands. I just would like to know how to trim her beak and what could’ve happened to her

 

[nuthatched]

Do you have any guesses on what happened to her because thats what I wanted information on, she’s already in better hands. I just would like to know how to trim her beak and what could’ve happened to her

Looks like normal neglect. You can trim the beak, worm and de louse her, and get her on a good diet.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Your poor rooster. Going to live with a man that treats chickens like that.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

(Backstory)
So I had a friend and she was looking for some japanese bantam hens for my rooster that she bought, and I was looking everywhere and couldn’t find any. But then I remembered i had a extra Japanese bantam rooster and that a man that previously bought from me was in need of a jap rooster. I called him and said i had a three month old jap roo available…and i added, “by any chance do you have two hens available for me to buy” he said yes.

(Next morning)
he comes to my property picks up the little rooster and dropped off two hens…he told me that they were last years hens, and that they were broody so thats why they looked a little rough.
Well i open the box and my soul left my body these hens were not a LITTLE rough…

They both had their nails overgrown, their beaks over grown, missing feathers all over their neck and back. (Someone picked up my Jap and one of that mans japs)
My broody hens NEVER looked like that honestly none of my birds ever looked like that.

If possible what are the things that could have caused them to look like this. I did cut her nails, and im wondering how i can safely trim her beak please help me take care of her

(Quick edit, her beak cant close all the way due to it being overgrown)

Do you have any guesses on what happened to her because thats what I wanted information on

It looks like she's been over mated and/or picked/plucked at.

Feathers that have been pulled out may grow back soon, others that look rough and worn will be replaced when she molts (typically in the fall).

She may have been bullied/picked at while roosting too, it's hard to know.

I'd keep her separated out, get some good food nutritionally balanced food into her. Look her over for lice/mites or just give her a good dusting with a Permethrin based poultry dust (repeat once again in 5-7days). Consider deworming her too (info below).

Observe her for any signs of respiratory illness (coughing/sneezing, mucous, bubbles in the eyes, etc.).

Give her time to acclimate to you during the observation period, to settle down and eat well.

Once you feel like she's doing o.k. and you don't see signs of illness (3-4weeks), begin integration if that's your goal. You'll probably need to use a see but don't touch method.

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To treat most worms that poultry can have except for Tapeworm you can use Safeguard (Fenbendazole) or Valbazen (Albendazole). Both are given orally by weight; they do not mix well with water.

Safeguard 10% Liquid Goat Dewormer or Equine Paste dose is 0.23ml per pound of weight given orally once a day for 5 days in a row.
---OR---
Valbazen dose is 0.08ml per pound of weight given orally once, then repeated in 10 days.

Here's how to give oral medications:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...dications-to-all-poultry-and-waterfowl.73335/

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If you want to medicate water for Roundworms Only.
Use Levamisole Wormout Laying Hen Solution. You can find it at Jedds, instructions on dosing and usage is on the website and bottle.
https://jedds.com/products/laying-h...2_r7_OP9bo5tGwIxfqMawpEcjXJp2TJJ27XOrYuFCQYUn
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Safeguard Aquasol© formula can be used. You can also find this online or possibly in feed stores. Instructions for usage is on the packaging and the Safeguard Aquasol website.

 

[Chicken_Trainer2007]

It looks like she's been over mated and/or picked/plucked at.

Feathers that have been pulled out may grow back soon, others that look rough and worn will be replaced when she molts (typically in the fall).

She may have been bullied/picked at while roosting too, it's hard to know.

I'd keep her separated out, get some good food nutritionally balanced food into her. Look her over for lice/mites or just give her a good dusting with a Permethrin based poultry dust (repeat once again in 5-7days). Consider deworming her too (info below).

Observe her for any signs of respiratory illness (coughing/sneezing, mucous, bubbles in the eyes, etc.).

Give her time to acclimate to you during the observation period, to settle down and eat well.

I already medicated her, i have some really nice meds i get from the vet they have saved many lives.

I personally know the rooster that was with her, he is probably the most gentle guy ever, so it was most likely the older hens that were with her.

Shes doing pretty good, today she got off the perch and ate some food and drank water, she even foraged a bit while on the ground