ChickenCluckChick
Chirping
So my friend whom lives in apartments has a son that loves farm life and he continues to purchase chickens, ducks, once a pig, etc. He always finds them a home since my friend has to tell him no. His last purchase was 12 chicks and 6 ducklings. He found them a home but they were not providing properly for the ducks and all but 2 have died. My friend has asked if the 2 remaining ducks can come to my farm and of course I said yes. Well it has been a while since I have had ducks and these 2 look very bad, I think. I know they were never provided more then a water dish and chicken food. I found out a few days ago they would be coming and I purchased flock feeder not knowing they were still young so I have mixed the flock feed and chick grower together. I have provided them with a large kiddie pool and they now seem to be grooming. They are Pekin and very dirty so I am hoping the pool helps them get clean. Both seem to have many bare area on their back, I don't remember if this is normal. Honestly any help I can get on getting them in better shape I will happily take. I am considering adding niacin powder to their feed since their legs seem slightly weak but I think they were housed in a dog house and not allowed to walk much. Please any suggestions on getting them back on track to being happy and healthy I will gladly take.