Fatting up the flock!

[liamthechook]

Hi everyone, I have 8 chickens 4 of which are bantams. A couple of them are a bit on the skinny side and I was wondering if there is anything I could do to plump them up and making them a bit healthier? Any reply would be great thanks!

 

[Folly's place]

Welcome! If they are healthy and eating a good balanced ration, getting them 'fat' isn't an improvement. Breeds differ in frame and finish; chunky dual purpose birds are very different from racy types. Mary

 

[donrae]

Have you actually weighed them? Lots of folks think their birds are too skinny because they don't know how a bird is supposed to feel. Look up your breed and weigh the birds and see where they really stand.

 

[liamthechook]

Ok I will weigh them properly its just one of the bantams particularly has a prominent breast bone when I hold her but ok thank you