Are some breeds just naturally thinner than others?

[nuttyredhead]

I have 15 big girls, my barred rocks and my black sex link are nice and plump. But my leghorns and comets are very skinny. I have checked to make sure there are no mites/lice so that isnt it. My barred rocks and Reds are the only ones that have all their feathers too, i think i know who is running the roost! Could it be the breeds or do i have food hogs?

 

[MsBagawkbagawk]

Leghorns will look skinnier, not sure about comets though, I've never heard of them. But if you feel them and they just feel too slim, you may have a problem. If you can feel their bones they are too then. My birds always have full crops and look plump. The feathers may also disguise the weight of the plumper ones, so I would feel them too. If everyone is skinny it may be worms, but if it is just a few then you might want to alter their feeders.

I would set up two or three stations in separate areas, so that everyone has a chance.

 

[mmg003]

leghorns are naturaly thin.. but as for your comets, I have comets myself and they are a little smaller then our rhode island reds but still a good size