I have an ameraucana chicken who is around 12 weeks old. She is 1/6 chicks I have. The others are all different breeds. I notice that her feathers are not smooth like the rest. I thought maybe it was her breed and age but I’m not seeing any changes. Her feathers look ruffled and puffed out, not...
Thanks for the tips! I tried a mash vs the crumbles but she was not interested at all. I do see her eating out of the big feeder it’s just not as often as the other chicks and with less enthusiasm. I’ll try the towel today and see if that gives her the boost she needs! She’s a cute Rhode Island...
I’m in a similar boat. I received chicks from Murray McMurray on 10/13 (hatched 10/11). 5/6 were thriving upon arrival. One is weaker, not as active, not initiating meals and drinking as often as the others. She is also a lot smaller than the rest at this point. I’ve been dipping her beak in the...