different growth rate of chicks

[pipit]

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.

 

[speckledhen]

In general, RIRs are smaller than Orpingtons. There may be exceptions, but Orps are supposed to be very large hens and roos.

 

[peckhamchick]

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.

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