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    Causes of stunted chick growth?

    Great to hear! I've never fed medicated (this is my 5th batch) I'm currently using co-op chick starter and Kalmbach flock maker. I do put a bowl of dirt and fine grit from the yard in the brooder and give them finely chopped greens until mum takes them out then I just maintain food and water in...
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    Causes of stunted chick growth?

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    Broody hen taking chick

    Hi! Is your hen roosting or has she taken over a nesting box/area? Does the one in question show signs of broodiness?
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    Causes of stunted chick growth?

    Tomorrow is 7 weeks and I'm happy to report the little one is doing great! I continued with nutri-drench and added egg. It appears she has the shredder feather gene and while she gets around great eating heartily her neck appears shorter. She can join the others on the roost (yay!) but she sits...
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    Broody hen taking chick

    What you described was our experience mid March! Our broody recieved 7 chicks and at 1st still seemed to be in a broody daze. My thoughts were uh oh - maybe she can just serve as a heater as the chicks were already finding food & water and then going back under her. By day 2 or 3 she came around...
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    Causes of stunted chick growth?

    It's been 3 yrs since last post but I'm experiencing the same with a Lavender Orpington TSC. Hers seems neurological as she sometimes shakes or falls over. She eats and keeps up with Mum and 6 siblings. Seems bright and alert but does rest more. Minimal wing feathering and just a stub of a tail...
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