Are Salmon Faverolle cockerels slow growers?

[MsRiderUp]

Hi,

I got two SF baby chicks from the feed store, not knowing genders at the time. One died. The one remaining I believe is a cockerel, and has a nice temperament. I also got 3 Welsummers, and 2 Cream Legbars around the same age (all of those pullet chicks). My SF has colored darker on his wings & feathers that are growing out, but he doesn't seem to be growing as fast as the other chicks at all. He's still all yellow at 5+ weeks old, and is just a little chick. I see him eat, drink, etc. Was wondering whether the breed is just slow growers for the cockerels? Thanks for any help.

 

[keesmom]

Yes, in general the cockerels feather in more slowly than pullets.

 

[FVRM]

yeah, they take forever to get their feathers. They're suppose to mature at 6 months

 

[MsRiderUp]

Thanks so much for your responses. This little guy is about 1/3 the size/weight of the other chicks. I was told that he isn't a bantam. Is the smaller size/slow growth normal as well?

 

[FVRM]

Thanks so much for your responses. This little guy is about 1/3 the size/weight of the other chicks. I was told that he isn't a bantam. Is the smaller size/slow growth normal as well?

um actually no. this breed tends to be fat from birth to adulthood, specially the roos. I had some chicks of other breeds go through this. they eventually feathered out but kept the scrawny look.