Couple Questions...

[kayjk27]

My Brahmas are 4 weeks old and one is quite a bit bigger than the other 2. Could they still all 3 be pullets? Also, the biggest one (Zazu) seems to have gotten poop all over her... Can I just wipe her off with a wet towel or what should I do?

I also have a 1.5 week old chick with one eye and scissor beak...she appears to be eating and drinking well but I have no other chicks like her to compare growth. I'd like to supplement her with something to make sure she's getting enough nutrients. Can I feed her eggs? If so, how do I do that? If not, what can I give her? Thanks!

 

[Maggieisabelle]

With Zazu you should get warm water and a q-tip or wash cloth and wipe away the poo very gently. Keep a watch on chicks because they could get pasty butt.
Maggie

 

[ChickenyChickeny]

Get a tub of warm water and give Zazu a bath

 

[Ninjasquirrel]

For the poo wing you could always give her a bath. We did this with our bird because she was getting picked on for it. We used a mild shampoo made from oatmeal. Just get her wet with warm water and mix the shampoo with water and gently wash it off. Then rinse her good. Towel dry and blow dry on low heat. Make sure shes completely dry before putting her back with the others.

 

[New2chicluv]

4 weeks usually too young for gender, they all grow at their own rate. So doesnt necessarily mean male.

Yes you can wipe it off, be gentle, dry her best you can before putting back in/down.

Ahhh that poor baby, hard boiled mashed egg, would give more protein.

 

[tjo804]

You can also give scrambled eggs. To all your chicks
I give scrambled eggs to all my chickens especially during molting season. If you are worried the little cross beak is having trouble eating you can put some water on its crumbles until it is like oatmeal and that might help.

good luck they are cute chickies!

 

[kayjk27]

Zazu has a bald spot on her butt, is this from her or the other chicks trying to clean her off?? And It looks like her toe is bleeding?? I can't find any wounds on any of the birds... Help! Where is it coming from?

 

[Folly's place]

Clean her up, and see how she does. All that poo isn't helping, and a bath will be good.
Your handicapped chick will need special care forever, and is unlikely to do well. It may have other deformities that aren't apparent, which won't be helpful either. Wry beaked chicks need to eat out of deep dishes, and mash is best. You need to make sure it isn't being picked on, and that it continues to grow well. And euthanize it before letting it die of starvation, or injuries from hatchmates.
Mary