Buff Orpington - small chick

[mnreeder]

We got 4 buffs from a very reliable breeder. 90% sexing accuracy but not guaranteed. We have 1 chick who is much smaller than the rest. She still eats, drinks, and interacts fine, so we haven't worried about it. Just a late bloomer or petite, we say.

 

[dunnmom]

I've had a runty chick before. It ended up working itself out. It does look like a BO chick. If you're worried, you could give a vitamin supplement and watch for bullying.

 

[504272]

Yes, I was advised to give Nutri-Drench both a straight shot and in the water. Also was advised to add raw egg with fish; the little runt is loving the egg/fish and is showing improvement. So far there is no bullying. The runt can push her way through the larger chicks to get to the food.

 

[ayamEC]

The buffs are very cute. I had one for a while. Sometimes they just take longer to get feathers. Especially the runts. They seem to be a bit slow.

 

[504272]

Thanks. Little Dottie is developing feathers, finally. Looking hopeful.

 

[ayamEC]

That’s good

 

[504272]

Thank you. Dottie is hanging in there with the larger chicks. Hope she continues to improve.

 

[careeka22]

My lavender orpington is half the size of his "sisters" hatched the same day. I think it just sometimes happens.

 

[careeka22]

View attachment 1316200 My lavender orpington is half the size of his "sisters" hatched the same day. I think it just sometimes happens.

Now.

 

[504272]

View attachment 1316200 My lavender orpington is half the size of his "sisters" hatched the same day. I think it just sometimes happens.

Thanks. I like my little runt and am happy to see that she is hanging in there. Your lavender is beautiful.