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[BirdsinBethel]

That's the funniest Craigs List posting I've seen in awhile-hope it's effective! My chicks are still working on their A-B-C's never mind a dissertation

 

[BirdsinBethel]

OK all you chixperts out there-can anyone help me out with this one? I have 5 chicks. The Easter Egger is a week older than the others-I'm starting to think maybe more-as she towers over the other 4 and she's about 3 1/2 weeks old, supposed to have hatched 5-11th. Then I have 4 other chicks, all hatched 5-18th (I got them 5-21st and they were all about the same size. The SLW and Barred Rock are about the same size and getting body feathers (they all have wing feathers and little stubby tails), the Light Brahma is smaller, and the Partridge Rock is close to 1/ 2th the size of the SLW and Barred Rock. I know different breeds grow to different sizes-but at not quite 3 weeks, should a Partridge rock be 1/2 the size of a Barred rock? Toffee (the partridge) peeps an awful lot but her vent is clean, her eyes are clear, and nothing seems wrong with her. She does seem to be a little more 'random' of a feeder-she'll spend more time pecking at the pine litter, the walls of the brooder, etc. while the other chicks go right to the food-but I see her eating plenty so I don't think she's starving or anything. If I put a hunk of grass with dirt in their, Toffee is the first one to find the worm and run off with it, and seems to have no trouble eating it. But the fact that she's 1/2 the size of her hatchmates, and peeps SOO much of the time concerns me... should I be worried, or just put this down to individual variations or something?

 

[BirdsinBethel]

So, being new at this chicken thing, and so far just feeding crumbles, I don't know if this is a good deal..but figured I'd pass it on so you can judge for yourselves. Agriventure Agway has egg layer pellets 50# for 10.99, through 6/15 with a coupon (coupon goes to anyone signed up for their emails; if anyone wants me to forward it to them just PM me). It's Agway brand, 16% protein? agriventures is in New Milford, Litchfield, and Danbury.

 

[The Tinman]

Your such a mother. She will catch up to others in size

I have 3 chicks right now and 1 is half the size of the others.

 

[BirdsinBethel]

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Thanks Tinman... the size wouldn't worry me if it weren't for the nearly incessant peeping from her!

 

[new chick 203]

Just a reminder that next weekend is the Ridgefield Chicken event, Hope you all can come!

 

[new chick 203]

Beth, just wanted to let you know that the 3 chicks are doing great. At what point can you sex them? I say "you" because I doubt I can. How does that wing feather thing go again? Does it work on all breeds? It would be so much easier if you came here and did it! (easier for me!)

I don't suppose you have any interest in coming to the Ridgefield chicken event, then you can see the beautiful babies!

 

[Beth G.]

Hi Everyone!!

I'm home from the long Chicken Weekend and beat. But, I couldn't go to bed without showing appreaciation to my babies!! I'm so proud of them and PamB's daughter Lexi!!! She did an awesome job at the show!!!!

Here are some pictures of my babies and their ribbons (I'm a proud Chickie Momma

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[Beth G.]

I would love to come hang and see those little beauties!! Only thing is I may have to work this upcoming weekend

I'll let you know later in the week. If I wig out and forget to get back to you pls do not hesitate to remind me I'm soo beat right now

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[Luke13:34]

Congrats, BethG!!!

Sounds like it was a fun and exhausting day. Hope to go next year.