3 week old chick small, not as feathered, stays to the back of all 10 chicks.

[Sonyawells]

One chick is small half the size of the other 9. Not feathering out, stays to back, I’ve seen it eat and drink but not forward like the others. Is 3 weeks too old to offer yolk or sugar water? Will it be picked on for eating/smelling if a different food? I feed chick starter and add immune glow to water for all. I have buff Orpington hens.

 

[Lor]

I have a wyandotte that was in a similar situation. While she's still smaller than the others she is doing well. It was recommended to give some scrambled egg and nutri-drench. It wouldn't hurt to give the chick some egg yolk. Shouldn't be picked on for eating a different food.

 

[SelfSufficientMe]

I had a cream legbar like that. She was nearly half the size of the others but she hit a growth spurt and is now doing great. Now 9 weeks old.

 

[rjmyooper]

Here is recommended dosage for Nutri-Drench; https://www.drugs.com/vet/poultry-nutri-drench.html I was surprised to see how much is used. You can get a 32 oz bottle at PBSanimalhealth.com cheaper per ounce than the 4oz bottle.