Feather problems with my 2 week old Cotrunix?

[QuailTwins]

Our Cotrunix quail hatched almost 2 weeks ago. Most are doing great! We have two white ones whose feathers look different. Their skin looks a little red, and their feathers aren't coming in as nicely as the others. They are still in our house (in the brooder on our kitchen table, actually!) We're wondering if maybe they have mites or something? We've never raised quail before, but based on the fact that they are very different than the other white ones, or the Pharaoh for that matter, we were hoping someone might be able to help.

Thanks!

 

[TwoCrows]

It is common for the lighter colored birds to feather in slower with bald spots in places. I believe this is due to having less feathers and down compared to the darker colors. So give them time, they will feather out completely, just a bit slower than the others.

Oh and welcome to BYC!

 

[QuailTwins]

Thank you for your help! I'll keep watching them.