Gigantor Chick

[afwifey]

It’s a TSC special. I had to isolate 1 of our 2 silkie babies for health reasons and the other was going crazy alone so we got a TSC special to keep him/her company.... well, this ‘Ameraucana’ chick (I do totally know how the genetics - & buying birds at TSC - work so I’m not expecting a show quality blue egg layer) has DOUBLED in size in less than 2 weeks and has feathers everywhere, trying to fly! No bald spots- tons of feathers coming in. We have GC’s, 3 EE’s, silkies, and Swedish Flower Hens but I’ve never seen a chick develop this quickly! She isn’t ‘fat’ but she’s definitely maturing fast. She towers over the silkies now and they are several weeks ahead. No worry it’s a meat bird, right? She definitely has the super fluffy cheeks!

 

[JedJackson]

The hatcheries don't sell bearded meat chickens as far as I know, and they supply places like TSC. It is probably just a fast developer. That's a sign of good health and nothing to worry about. The chick is some type of Easter egger.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

Easter Egger, so a mutt that could have any pattern but is looking like it may go yellow/ blondeish
If it is female it will lay blue/green eggs.

 

[Frazzemrat1]

agreed!

 

[afwifey]

Chica’s first trip outdoors! Lots of color coming in on her wings. She does still have some skin showing in spots.

 

[afwifey]

Almost 6 weeks old now… she/he is getting so sweet with us.

 

[Sally PB]

Adorable!

 

[ChickenWhisperer101]

She’s so cute! Definitely a pullet! Congratulations on the adorable chick!

 

[21hens-incharge]

Almost 6 weeks old now… she/he is getting so sweet with us. View attachment 2733308View attachment 2733316View attachment 2733317View attachment 2733322

Super cute!

In the 3rd pic it looks like she has one green leg and one yellow. Super interesting

I got a Starlight Green layer that has different colored legs.
The bird on the right is my special gal with crazy legs.

 

[afwifey]

She’s so cute! Definitely a pullet! Congratulations on the adorable chick!

Yay! Thank you!