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Hey Fred. Looks like you have RIRs too. Thanks for your thoughts. It is a mystery. They have good feed that really should be providing what they need at this stage of their developement. In every other way she is normal and she doesn't fall over everyday. As soon as she's righted...she is...

Thanks Golder Feather for the thought. I use a Purina feed (chick starter for first 18-20 weeks) that says it is nutritionally balanced. She is a good weight and height as compared to the rest of her sisters so I know she is getting her fair share. What could I give them to boost vitamin E?

I have a 12 weeks old Rhode Island Red pullet that I occasionally find on her side and she can"t right herself. Once you pick her up and set her on her feet she seems fine. God knows how long she has been down though. The last time I found her down she was flat on her back! The under side of...

Thanks to all for the welcoming and also your thoughts and links. I'll try the links. :)

Also can anyone tell me when (age of chicken) a rooster becomes really appearant. I had ordered 2 but don't know if I have any left.

PS Not sure if it matters but they are all Rhode Island Reds.

I started off with 15 "day old" chicks. Hatched 3 March and arrived in mail 6 March. It was so cold 2 arrived dead. I ended up losing 8 more over next 2 days. So I was freaking out. Went to Southern States for 6 more chicks at the end of March. All 11 are thriving although the 5 oldest...