feathering in differently then my others

[chickventure]

I am worried if this chick is lacking something nutrition wise or if this feathering stage normal? Also what age can you start seeing roo versus hen ?

 

[Alexandra33]

Looks normal to me, actually.

Some chicks feather in super duper ugly, and then improve with age. I guess the way to tell if your baby is healthy is by studying how it's acting. If it's up and running around, energetic, eating, and drinking properly, then I would say that it's perfectly fine!

You can usually, for me, anyway, tell the cockerels from the pullets starting at about 4 weeks of age. Keep in mind, though, that some boys will fool you for a very long time and then all of a sudden, "Surprise! I'm a young roo!"

~Alex

 

[chickventure]

Thank you very much, feel better now yep acting normal and is kinda a favorite now the it started to be friendlier

 

[Alexandra33]

Thank you very much, feel better now

yep acting normal and is kinda a favorite now the it started to be friendlier

You're welcome!

Actually, can I be honest with you? I think it's adorable!

~Alex