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different growth rate of chicks

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by pipit, Mar 23, 2007.

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  1. Mar 23, 2007 #1
    pipit

    pipit In the Brooder

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    I have some Buff Orpingtons, 2 Americaunas and 2Rhode Island Reds. I got them at the same time and at the same age, yet the Rhode Island Reds seem to be smaller than the otheres They are about 5 weeks old now. Is this normal? I thought RIRs were a heavy breed like the Orpingtons.[​IMG]
     
  2. Mar 23, 2007 #2
    speckledhen

    speckledhen Intentional Solitude Premium Member 11 Years

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    In general, RIRs are smaller than Orpingtons. There may be exceptions, but Orps are supposed to be very large hens and roos.
     
  3. Mar 23, 2007 #3
    peckhamchick

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    Hi "Pipit,"

    I'm raising a flock at the University of Rhode Island with some RI Reds and Aruconas among others, and these are my growth figures for the first few weeks; hope they help. [​IMG]

    Week 1
    Arucona: 75g
    RI Red: 63.5g

    Week 2
    Arucona: 140g
    RI Red: 141.5g

    Week 3
    Arucona: 220.5g
    RI Red: 216g

    -Kate
     

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