Golden Laced Wyandotte Thread!

[HSCMorgans]

Hi everyone,
I posted this question on the tread for raising chicks but no one replyed so i thought i would try this actual GLW thread... Im new to chicks but loving my GLW! I have 10 chicks now 8 weeks old.. Ive noticed that half of them are not growing back feathers, an even a few on tail feathers. They all seem to be the ones i think might be roos too.. The others that i am pretty sure are hens seen to have filled out nicely.. Is this normal, do roos take longer to get feathers or should i be concerned? Any advise would be great!

 

[Runningdoe]

If you go back a page, there is a picture of my GLW rooster and the backside of a pullet...maybe you can compare?? Mine are 7 weeks in the picture.

 

[HSCMorgans]

Thanks, and no they seem much balder than that.. The pullets are filled out beautifully. It just seems like its the potential roos are bald on there backs and even a few w no tail feathers.... Im feeding them grower, a bit of scratch feed.. Is there anything else that would encourage feather growth.. If anyone can give any suggestions or even tell me if this is normal or a problem...

 

[NovaAman]

Can you post some pictures? I have a friend who had some chicks that took a lot longer to feather out... When you say bald... what do you mean?

It could be feather picking too... I have never had a GLW roo... SO, I personally couldn't say...

 

[HSCMorgans]

I will see if i can get some pics on my computer cause i cant seem to post pics to the site from my phone... I havent noticed any feather picking, an ive spent a lot of time with them but that doesnt mean they dont do it when im not there... Ill try to get some pics up

 

[NovaAman]

I think you need 10 posts before you can upload....

 

[HSCMorgans]

Oh wow, that sure explains ALOT! Lol. Thanks for the info.....

 

[Davaroo]

Looks like one of those raptors in Jurassic Park.

 

[NovaAman]

LOL, only much cuter!

 

[Runningdoe]

My GLW rooster, Cooper, crowed this morning! He is 91/2 weeks old.