Cuckoo Marans

[Penpike]

So my about 3 week old baby cuckoo maran was sitting on the bed today while I got a treat for her and I was carefully watching her because she likes to run away, but she just sat there and did nothing. Then I put some chicken scratch in my hand for her and she didn't even move (although she has never really eaten it before, just picked it up) and then I put my finger on her mouth and she let me move it around and didn't do anything. Is this normal for a chick to behave this way? Also, does anyone know the difference between a cuckoo maran and a marans? Thnx!

 

[Den in Penn]

My guess is she's cold. If she's warm and still acting lethargic she may be fighting something.

 

[devora]

Cold. Sleepy. Confused. ??? If she's never eaten the scratch she could be skeptical at first.

Remember if you're giving food other than crumbles the babies need access to grit.

ETA-the cuckoo is a type of maran. There are several (copper, silver, etc.)