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  1. Perris

    Runt chick 'forages'

    I thought you might enjoy this (the most recent clutch here): 2 paying attention to mum's lesson, 3 already think they know it all, and 1 wondering what's behind the vegetative curtain (which actually was one of the chicks' favourite places to rummage for stuff and dig deep, well hidden from...
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    Runt chick 'forages'

    You said she is lively and runs around a lot; she's getting enough to eat and enjoying life therefore. Some birds are smaller than others, some are late developers. I would stop worrying about her, keep bringing in turfs (the weedier the better) - there is food in it even if we can't see it -...
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    Runt chick 'forages'

    she has strong natural instincts - which is to forage for food as her number 1 priority - and there are studies showing chickens will do what your chick is doing even when there is food easily available (See Nicol Behavioural biology of chickens 2013). Cut a turf from the garden and put it in...
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