Just rescued 5 Buff Orpington-Help Please!!

[FuzzyButtsFarm]

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No, the fighting ones werent BO's, but they were multiple colors, and oh so beautiful!! I forgot what he said they were.

I'd report the SOB for having fighting roosters. Last I heard this is illegal

 

[nanawendy]

Your babies look so good now... "cause they're home. Great job chick mama

 

[PorkyPete]

Wow they look so much better, They're lucky they found you

Its sad that people feel like they can treat animals like that

 

[h8snags]

Just curious how your babies are doing, and if anything happened to the "bad man"?! Would love to see updated pics!!

 

[dkvart1]

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[ninabeast]

h8snags wrote:

Just curious how your babies are doing, and if anything happened to the "bad man"?! Would love to see updated pics!!

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[crtrlovr]

Good job, Mama!

 

[FMAFarms]

Wow! That is all I can say... wow! First off, your little Buffs are looking so much healthier and happier! I wish I lived near you. I'd run down and rescue some of them myself. I agree completely that it looks like they were just coated in droppings and urea, and I'm guessing the %@#^(!! who "raised" them didn't bother changing out the litter in the pen where he imprisoned them. And he probably hasn't changed the litter in months. Years!

Now... about the chicks' health. I am sure these poor chicks have been exposed to who knows what and that antibiotics could help them. But, like a PP said, they were also most likely undernourished and their systems might not tolerate having what little helpful microflora they have being wiped out by the antibiotics. So... please don't give them any more antibiotics right now. I'm frankly surprised that the TSC employee suggested this course first. Use Sav-A-Chick, which TSC should have displayed right near their chick brooders. It's usually used for the first few days, but your chicks can use it. You might also consider adding a capful (or a teaspoon) of apple cider vinegar to their water. That will help build up their microflora again. In a week or so, give them one tablespoon of acidopholus-containing, Greek-style yogurt once a week. This also helps... don't give them more or it'll give the chicks diarrhea.

Speaking of which, take a look at their poo. Check for worms... considering how they were reared, they might well have them. If that's the case, call your county's extension agency for information on a good wormer. Your county extension agent will be a good source of info for you as a poultry keeper. And check around their eyes -- use a magnifying glass if you need to -- to see if their eyes look sickly because of mites. You might want to check their vents, too.

It never hurts to rub some olive oil into their legs to moisturize the skin there. Oh! Johnsons No More Tears baby shampoo will be better for them than Dawn. It's what's recommended for washing show birds. As for the hair dryer, LOL! I can imagine that. I use a chamois cloth (I suppose you can use a ShamWOW!) and it sucks up the water right off the down and feathers.

Please do not postpone in reporting that BLEEP to your local authorities. Don't just let the police know (especially about the fighting rooster!!! Cock fighting is illegal in the continental US, last I heard!) -- you might also want to tell your county extension agent, as they may be in the know as to who should have the information on file. It might help other chicks and hens down the way.

You did good! And you'll love, love, love your little Buffs. And they'll love you right back!

 

[cackydoodledoo]

They look so much better!!! You did a good job. I bet they feel so much better!!

 

[wistlindixie]

Huge buff fan here....hope they make a turn for the better! Keep us posted.