Apr 22, 2011 #1 werttyy Chirping 8 Years Joined Feb 16, 2011 Messages 134 Reaction score 0 Points 99 Location Chicago I have 2 2week old chicks and 3 1week old chicks and there is one chick (who is larger) that stands on the feed bowl and doesn't let the younger ones eat. Is this okay, or should I just add in another food bowl?
I have 2 2week old chicks and 3 1week old chicks and there is one chick (who is larger) that stands on the feed bowl and doesn't let the younger ones eat. Is this okay, or should I just add in another food bowl?
Apr 22, 2011 #2 Judy Crowing Premium Feather Member 10 Years Joined Feb 5, 2009 Messages 34,022 Reaction score 653 Points 448 Location South Georgia I'd definitely put another food bowl in. I'd probably remove him for short periods a few times a day as well.
I'd definitely put another food bowl in. I'd probably remove him for short periods a few times a day as well.
Apr 22, 2011 #3 schellie69 Songster 10 Years Joined Oct 8, 2009 Messages 4,077 Reaction score 18 Points 211 Location Kansas Quote: Do you know the breed of the chick that is not sharing the food? I would add another food bowl. May want to post picture of this chick.
Quote: Do you know the breed of the chick that is not sharing the food? I would add another food bowl. May want to post picture of this chick.