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different growth rate of chicks

post #1 of 3
3/23/07 at 9:43am
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I have some Buff Orpingtons, 2 Americaunas and 2Rhode  Island Reds.  I got them at the same time and at the same age, yet the Rhode Island Reds seem to be smaller than the otheres  They are about 5 weeks old now.  Is this normal?  I thought RIRs were a heavy breed like the Orpingtons.hmm

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post #2 of 3
3/23/07 at 10:29am

In general, RIRs are smaller than Orpingtons. There may be exceptions, but Orps are supposed to be very large hens and roos.

 

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post #3 of 3
3/23/07 at 3:33pm

Hi "Pipit,"

I'm raising a flock at the University of Rhode Island with some RI Reds and Aruconas among others, and these are my growth figures for the first few weeks; hope they help.  smile

Week 1
Arucona: 75g
RI Red: 63.5g

Week 2
Arucona: 140g
RI Red: 141.5g

Week 3
Arucona: 220.5g
RI Red: 216g

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