I have twelve two week old chicks - all with growing wing feathers, but only some seem to have tail feathers - is this because some are just further ahead, or a sign of something else?
I have some two week old chicks and have also been noticing feathers - wing and some tails. Here's a question: some have noticeable tail feathers and others do not. Is this just some growing more quickly or some other indicator?
I'm so excited - after years of wanting to do this, I finally have chicks! We bought 12 from Tractor Supply - two Buff Orpingtons, 6 Barred Rocks and 4 White Leghorns (though one has feathers on its feet?!). I'm feeding them Dumor Chick Starter/Grower 20% and have added, in another dish, some...