Recent content by tmmiller

For those who have responded to post in recent past. I spoke with a poultry expert at our local University. She told me it is probably genetic coming from a large hatchery and as long as it is healthy does not see any problems with it. She also said could just be late to feather out but still...

Has not put on any feathers down middle of back. Skin though looks healthy even though no feathers. I guess my next step is my local coopertive extension service to see if they have any suggestions or ideas.

Does anyone have any ideas abou this chick???

It is suppose be the same kind and looked the same as the others as chick. Never has seemed sick just funny feather pattern.

I had posted earlier about concerns with this chick. He/she is around 8 weeks and has not feathered out like the rest. Seems to be same size just feathers not the same. Eating and drinking well. Is the last one out every morning so must be last in pecking order. Any one with suggestions...

Another photo - some reason it took one twice.

I finally was able to get a good picture of the chick that is not feathering out like the others. Hope someone can help with a diagnosis???

If not a roo any other suggestions on what it could be?

Thanks for the input we are new to this & yes were sold as ameraucanas, but now starting to wonder what we got?????

Seems healthy, eating & drinking, no pictures but will try to get one & posted. Again same size as others just weirdest feather pattern I have ever seen.

We have 5 ameraucana's & 1 silkie. The chicks are about 8 weeks old . They have all feathered out except one of the ameraucanas. She is same size as all the others but still has a lot of down & just now putting on wing feathers & has some curly smaller feathers on upper back. Any idea what is...

Have recently gotten 6 ameracunas & wanted to join the forum. Thanks in advance for the advice.