Do these stunted silkies need supplemental heat?

[StardustChicken]

He may have had something wrong developmentally.

Oh absolutely. I never really expected him to make it to his first birthday with how far behind he was. Tried giving him the best life I could regardless

At least Creampuff is doing well, each day she seems to put on more weight. I should really try and get a picture of her with a regular-sized silkie hen.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Oh absolutely. I never really expected him to make it to his first birthday with how far behind he was. Tried giving him the best life I could regardless

At least Creampuff is doing well, each day she seems to put on more weight. I should really try and get a picture of her with a regular-sized silkie hen.

It's good the other one is doing better.

 

[StardustChicken]

It's good the other one is doing better.

Couldn't really get them to cooperate for a good picture but I'd say Creampuff is about 20%-10% smaller than my adult silkie hens.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Couldn't really get them to cooperate for a good picture but I'd say Creampuff is about 20%-10% smaller than my adult silkie hens.

Sounds pretty tiny. As long as she/he is getting good feed, they may catch up later, but it's also possible that damage was already done, & they'd stay small.