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Sorry, posted this in the wrong section so moving it to here.
Two days ago I acquired three Araucana chicks from a local place. They are supposed to be 4 weeks old but I'm not so sure about that as they are almost a third the size of my 6 week old chicks (light sussex, leghorn etc). Is this even normal?
Initially, I tried to integrate them with the rest of the flock but they were bullied quite badly so had to separate them. Plus I hadn't realised I should have quarantined these girls first. I did that, and on day one all three were fine reacting to the environment and the noises and being inquisitive like they should.
Day 2 and 3, one of them has become lazier than the other two to the point that now it's just sleeping. You could make whatever noise you like it won't flinch other than briefly open it's eyes.
Poo is pure water from what I've seen, on at least 4 consecutive occasions.
Crop is full. They are on a high protein diet (18%) like the rest of my chicks.
I've put food in front of her...boiled egg or the regular food, she isn't interested.
Feathers are somewhat ruffled but more important is she can't hold her own wings up in a normal position. Either they rest on the ground/table or on my hands
I have ordered Coxoid so waiting for that to arrive but not sure if that is what she requires.
I've attached some pics and I have also recorded a video
Any and all help appreciated as I really don't want to lose her.
Two days ago I acquired three Araucana chicks from a local place. They are supposed to be 4 weeks old but I'm not so sure about that as they are almost a third the size of my 6 week old chicks (light sussex, leghorn etc). Is this even normal?
Initially, I tried to integrate them with the rest of the flock but they were bullied quite badly so had to separate them. Plus I hadn't realised I should have quarantined these girls first. I did that, and on day one all three were fine reacting to the environment and the noises and being inquisitive like they should.
Day 2 and 3, one of them has become lazier than the other two to the point that now it's just sleeping. You could make whatever noise you like it won't flinch other than briefly open it's eyes.
Poo is pure water from what I've seen, on at least 4 consecutive occasions.
Crop is full. They are on a high protein diet (18%) like the rest of my chicks.
I've put food in front of her...boiled egg or the regular food, she isn't interested.
Feathers are somewhat ruffled but more important is she can't hold her own wings up in a normal position. Either they rest on the ground/table or on my hands
I have ordered Coxoid so waiting for that to arrive but not sure if that is what she requires.
I've attached some pics and I have also recorded a video
Any and all help appreciated as I really don't want to lose her.