Here are the same 2 Silkies after hatch. I think they were 3-4 days old in pic below. The smaller one is one day younger. They were both broody-raised. During the 1st week, I thought the size difference was that extra day. Then I thought perhaps the bigger one was male. (But it had a very narrow walnut comb)
The smaller one ate but didn't seem to grow. Feather growth was also delayed. I knew the size difference had to be more than age or gender. I pulled the silkies out daily for some extra time with the food bowl and also some protein treats.
Here they were at 6 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks
The smaller one ate but didn't seem to grow. Feather growth was also delayed. I knew the size difference had to be more than age or gender. I pulled the silkies out daily for some extra time with the food bowl and also some protein treats.
Here they were at 6 weeks
8 weeks
12 weeks