2 week old chick (about) not preening

[Swilli32]

I bought 3 chicks a little over 2 weeks ago from cal ranch. All americanas (dont know how to spell it..) and one had a slight twisted beak. It has gotten better and not twisted anymore, but I've noticed she isnt preening herself like the other chicks. I helped on her one wing because she had barely touched it. She isnt very active and seem smaller than the other 2 chicks. Any suggestions on what to do? They are eating high protein feed. Should I cut my losses, or keep waiting it out and see if she gets better? Shes the one in the front in the picture

 

[SamuelMcF]

I would still wait it out and see. If she gets stronger and her beak is ok enough that she can eat and drink without any problems she should get healthy.

 

[Swilli32]

Thanks! Shes a sweet little thing and I dont want her to be sick

 

[rosemarythyme]

Close up photo of the chick in question would help. I imagine it's crossbeak, which would make grooming and eating more difficult, but most of them can get by with a little extra help with beak maintenance, and maybe wet food in a deeper dish to make it easier to eat.