Chick feathers

[Pekin747]

Has anyone ever had a problem with their chicks wing feather being so big compared to there body my Phoenix chicks wings r quit bigger than their atm and I'm wondering is that just something that happens or is it something else
I think it could be the meal cause I started them on one third adult meal half chick starter and one thirds greens (cut up left over greens) which they love
Any advise is appreciated
Thanx

 

[Gray Farms]

Chicks should really be on just chick feed until they start laying. The adult feed can be detrimental to their development.

 

[Criticalicious]

Can you post a picture?

 

[Pekin747]

Can you post a picture?

I will in the morn

Chicks should really be on just chick feed until they start laying. The adult feed can be detrimental to their development.

I'll switch them back to just the chick feeder

 

[Gray Farms]

Good plan. Its possible that they are getting an imballance of vitamins and minerals from the adult feed. Causing their feathers to grow at an uneven rate as their bones and muscles.​

 

[Pekin747]

Good plan. Its possible that they are getting an imballance of vitamins and minerals from the adult feed. Causing their feathers to grow at an uneven rate as their bones and muscles.​

Ok I'll do that I only put them on 1 third adult is because a breeder told me i should do it very early on to help them digest better but I'm starting to dought that now lol

 

[Gray Farms]

Ok I'll do that I only put them on 1 third adult is because a breeder told me i should do it very early on to help them digest better but I'm starting to dought that now lol

Never heard that before. Sounds like bad advise to me.

 

[Pekin747]

Never heard that before. Sounds like bad advise to me.

Yea from now on I thi k I'll just ask here before trying it

 

[Pekin747]

Never heard that before. Sounds like bad advise to me.

Do u think switching them back will help the wings or is the damage done for these wee guys

 

[Gray Farms]

Do u think switching them back will help the wings or is the damage done for these wee guys

I don't think it really what I'd call damage. More just uneven growth. Should even out in time. Or after the first molt it'll be fixed for sure.