They were living in an enclosure made of literal trash and had no access to sunlight. They don’t know how to use their wings and are malnourished.

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    Poor things! I hope they learn how to use their wings and pig out. I wonder what their story is? They don’t look domesticated.

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      The dude who gave them to me inherited them when his dad died. His dad got them from one of those chain farm stores. They’re Rouens or mallards, which are a domesticated and wild breed. These guys are 100% domesticated.

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        Poor duckies. It’s hard to identify them from a pic because it’s like that for what we see as mallards. So excited to hear from again if they learn to fly and do independent duck things. If they’re used to being pets, you might be stuck with them. What can I and everyone else do to help?

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          I’m 100% stuck with them. They’re in my flock forever now lol. I now have an even 12 birds, which is the max that I can handle lol. I got it all under control. They’re skittish, but will get better and trained up like the others eventually. My other birds go into their house on command in the evenings, which is hella nice. I have to chase these new ones down in the mud and put them in bed, but all of my birds went through that lol. I named the male Sonic because he’s so fast. The female is named Amy because they’re a pair lol.