Well, in my opinion it is a problem with feed so yes, it would effect all breeds of chicks.
I love talking to the old timers about their birds....I could care less if they are raising Silkies, fighting Game, or Cornish, they can teach you something. Well, I know a gentlemen who raises the...
This is something that I have learned only through my own experience that I will share with you.
I hatch LOTS of my own Silkie chicks and the single biggest factor that I have learned with day old chicks (until they are several weeks old) is the importance of a really good starter. I use...