JRSherlock
In the Brooder
- May 28, 2016
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Hi, I recently adopted 2 baby chicks that are suffering from stunted growth. That is what I was told by the guy who gave them to me. He has a small hatchery and on a visit last week-end he showed me the chicks and asked if I would take them on. We are trying to re-hab them and get them up to par.
I already have a small flock of bantams. The new chicks will remain separate from the group until they are ready to be integrated.
Any advice from anyone who has re-habbed a stunted chick? I raised plenty of chicken, but have never seen this before. I felt so bad for the little guys I just couldn't say no.
We have named one Buzzard because her head had been pecked almost bald from her fellow brooder mates. They are super sweet. They eat well, drink and go to the bathroom just fine, they are just "stunted".
About 5 weeks old now, but only look the size of a week old chick.
I already have a small flock of bantams. The new chicks will remain separate from the group until they are ready to be integrated.
Any advice from anyone who has re-habbed a stunted chick? I raised plenty of chicken, but have never seen this before. I felt so bad for the little guys I just couldn't say no.
We have named one Buzzard because her head had been pecked almost bald from her fellow brooder mates. They are super sweet. They eat well, drink and go to the bathroom just fine, they are just "stunted".
About 5 weeks old now, but only look the size of a week old chick.
