Extremely small 10 week old chick

[BantyChooks]

I heard of this happening before, but I don't remember if the bird stayed small. It's probable if it's due to dwarf genes. I'll let you know if I run across the thing I am thinking of.

 

[ben0125]

I heard of this happening before, but I don't remember if the bird stayed small. It's probable if it's due to dwarf genes. I'll let you know if I run across the thing I am thinking of.

Thank you!

 

[ben0125]

The chick I have decided to name midnight, is very fast! and can fly very high. Hopefully she grows up fast and will get along with the others.

 

[rebrascora]

I'm afraid I too am suspicious that this is a cockerel rather than a pullet with that red comb and wattle development and it is definitely a cross breed, I was thinking maybe Araucana x Pekin but perhaps some other bantam like a D'Uccle rather than the Pekin. I hope having a cockerel doesn't upset your plans too much.

 

[theoldchick]

Feather-legged (booted) Bantam. Possibly a Black d'Uccles.

 

[kissezmychicken]

The tail threw me for a loop. I thought they were "rumpless".. Looks like a bantam..

 

[JaeG]

The tail threw me for a loop. I thought they were "rumpless".. Looks like a bantam..

In NZ here we have English Araucana that have a tail, top knot and beard. They shouldn't have cute, fluffy legs though.