Hi...I purchased a turkey, a naked neck, and a giant cochin about 4 weeks ago. The naked neck and turken are growing and are a good 5-6 times their original size. The cochin, however, has problems. She might be about 3 times her original size, if that large. At first, things seemed normal. Her feathers started coming in, but then she just never grew. Now, her feathers are even looking a bit different, almost like a brush has been run through them to roughen them. When she chirps, it sounds weak and quiet, sort of like she is hoarse. Sometimes she opens her mouth and no noise comes out. She seems healthy and active otherwise. She eats, drinks, poops, runs around. She just isn't growing at all. She is definitely not a bantam. I got a group of bantam cochins and another naked neck last week, and the naked neck is already almost her size even though it is about 3 weeks younger.
I have pics of her, but I am not sure how to post them here. I could email them, though, if anyone thinks they can figure out what is going on with her. I sure would appreciate any help or advice!
Noel
I have pics of her, but I am not sure how to post them here. I could email them, though, if anyone thinks they can figure out what is going on with her. I sure would appreciate any help or advice!
Noel