Hi everyone
See details below - I'm hoping someone knows!
1) What type of bird , age and weight (does the chicken seem or feel lighter or thinner than the others.)
She is 18 weeks old, a silver partridge araucana, and normal weight (as I have two others who are fit and healthy).
2) What is...
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