Parrottface
In the Brooder
- Jun 17, 2021
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Hello,
I had a broody hen so decided to put some fertile eggs under her that I bought locally, 3 Sussex and 3 brahmas. Every one of them hatched except one brahma, and all is going well, the mummy takes very good care of them, even now after 6 weeks. They all developed nicely, and have all got feathers except for 1 brahma.
He isn't too small compared to the other one, but has almost no feathers, other than a few on his wings and the ones he does have are a bit funny looking ( see photos ). He can't use them very well, we always have to carry him in at night , as the mummy now flies up into a basket that he can't reach. He also has trouble getting down, as his wings don't really break the fall.
When he flaps them ( when we catch him and he is trying to get away ), they often cross over and get stuck crossed, I put them back gently, but haven't seen that happen before with any other chicks.
Does he ( or her ? ) look normal to you ? Is there anything I can do ?
Other than that, he eats and drinks and is as active as all the rest !
Thanks for any help or advice !
I had a broody hen so decided to put some fertile eggs under her that I bought locally, 3 Sussex and 3 brahmas. Every one of them hatched except one brahma, and all is going well, the mummy takes very good care of them, even now after 6 weeks. They all developed nicely, and have all got feathers except for 1 brahma.
He isn't too small compared to the other one, but has almost no feathers, other than a few on his wings and the ones he does have are a bit funny looking ( see photos ). He can't use them very well, we always have to carry him in at night , as the mummy now flies up into a basket that he can't reach. He also has trouble getting down, as his wings don't really break the fall.
When he flaps them ( when we catch him and he is trying to get away ), they often cross over and get stuck crossed, I put them back gently, but haven't seen that happen before with any other chicks.
Does he ( or her ? ) look normal to you ? Is there anything I can do ?
Other than that, he eats and drinks and is as active as all the rest !
Thanks for any help or advice !