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5 weeks till laying is expected and they're looking a bit thin

post #1 of 5
8/11/12 at 8:30pm
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they're 15 weeks old, this is the younger one, the older one has a more developed comb

but i've noticed they don't look like other peoples hens, they're quiet thin

im feeding them grower mix at the moment

Proud mum of two little brown hens :)

I love my chickens far more than I should.

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Proud mum of two little brown hens :)

I love my chickens far more than I should.

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post #2 of 5
8/12/12 at 3:54am

There may be nothing wrong.  They reach adult height first, then fill out over the next few months.

Judy
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Judy
Happiness is when you can look at your chickens and smile....
Worry is interest paid on trouble before it comes due.

Flockwatching my little bunch of mutts, a favorite pastime.

BYC Troubleshooting article -- click here

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post #3 of 5
8/12/12 at 7:39am

Birds are not actually full grown when they start laying it will take more time for them to fill out and become  full grown adults. My birds free range all the time so never really fill out as heavy and birds that are in a run all the time. Cause they get alot more exercise.

I am a Maine farm girl! 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 beef calves, 2 cats, a 75 gal fish tank, a Ball python, numerous barnyard banties and 9 EE's and three Muscovy ducks. Holy cow sounds like alot to see it written out!! :)

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I am a Maine farm girl! 2 horses, 2 dogs, 2 beef calves, 2 cats, a 75 gal fish tank, a Ball python, numerous barnyard banties and 9 EE's and three Muscovy ducks. Holy cow sounds like alot to see it written out!! :)

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post #4 of 5
8/19/12 at 11:20am

Our chickens free range from 5am until they roost . They are about 13wks old and appear thin too. I feed them pellets 2x a day,house scraps, and scratch at  night. I too think all the free ranging keeps them fit! frow.gif

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post #5 of 5
8/21/12 at 6:29pm

Chickens do NOT overeat like other animals...when they are hungry they will eat and when they are not hungry then dont...chickens should have access to both water and food 24 hours a day...as long as you are doing this then I am sure they are fine.

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