Hi all
A few days ago my neighbour gave me two very pretty Polish Bantam pullets. He bought them from a breeder and I think they are about 12 to 14 weeks old as they have their adult plumage.
It did take me by surprise, but luckily I had a vacant coop for them, even if it is a little small. They both seem to just stand in the small run, not moving and hardly eating. At night I have to put them to bed, and in the morning I have to take them out of bed. Is this normal behavior? The other thing that worries me is they look like they are falling asleep standing up.
They have fully grown crests which I need to either trim or tie back, so I guess they have trouble seeing properly, but compared to my other Peking Bantams, they just seem quite odd; static even.
I don’t want to start upsetting them by over handling and bombarding them worming and parasite treatments, but I am wondering if they could have a problem. If anyone who keeps Polish hens can help or has any ideas, I would appreciate it.
I am keeping them separated from my other girls for a few more weeks, but I have been putting them on the grass for a few minutes each day for them to have a look around on their own. However, they don’t look around, they just stand there.
They are eating a little, drinking a little and pooping brown solid poop, but only a little.
I live in Northern France, the weather is and has been very wet, but not too cold. We do have high winds at the moment and very occasional sun.
Help!!!!
A few days ago my neighbour gave me two very pretty Polish Bantam pullets. He bought them from a breeder and I think they are about 12 to 14 weeks old as they have their adult plumage.
It did take me by surprise, but luckily I had a vacant coop for them, even if it is a little small. They both seem to just stand in the small run, not moving and hardly eating. At night I have to put them to bed, and in the morning I have to take them out of bed. Is this normal behavior? The other thing that worries me is they look like they are falling asleep standing up.
They have fully grown crests which I need to either trim or tie back, so I guess they have trouble seeing properly, but compared to my other Peking Bantams, they just seem quite odd; static even.
I don’t want to start upsetting them by over handling and bombarding them worming and parasite treatments, but I am wondering if they could have a problem. If anyone who keeps Polish hens can help or has any ideas, I would appreciate it.
I am keeping them separated from my other girls for a few more weeks, but I have been putting them on the grass for a few minutes each day for them to have a look around on their own. However, they don’t look around, they just stand there.
They are eating a little, drinking a little and pooping brown solid poop, but only a little.
I live in Northern France, the weather is and has been very wet, but not too cold. We do have high winds at the moment and very occasional sun.
Help!!!!
