Chickens not growing?

[sofia12]

Hi there,

I have four chicks, two are 13 weeks (one hen, one rooster) and two are 10 weeks old (two hens).

However, I have noticed that they are not really growing anymore, and they are very small.

I have noticed that they don't seem to eat as much of their Growers pellets as their crumbs either. I give them porridge oats and vegetables in the afternoons, as well as their pellets.

Any ideas? I'm just a bit concerned because the older hen is approaching P.O.L so want to ensure she is growing!

Thanks

 

[groundpecker]

Depending on the breed, it may seem that they are not growing. Some breeds take longer to mature than others.

If you have a bantam breed, the first 2-3 months they will grow quick, the rest of the growning phase will be slow, ( like my silkies).

My birds lay before they are fully mature, so if they do start laying they will probably grow a bit more.

You can always check for parasites or diseases as a reason for slow growth.

 

[karlamaria]

The last 3 months seem like it takes forever, my chicks actually are 10 weeks younger then my pullets, and are huge !