Help iding this 12 week old bird

[insiderart]

Aww RIP odd little bird.

 

[noitulover]

i don't think limestone grit is the right kind of grit. i believe it is soluble... you need insoluble grit for them to be able to properly digest their food. (granite grit)

 

[juliechick]

I agree on the grit, it needs to be like regular gravel. Also, if you pull pieces of grass that are too long, they can get impacted crop from that. I learned that the hard way with my Speck. Sussex pullet.

Sorry about your chick.

 

[Backyard Hencam]

It has a face like a crow. Really interesting. It gives new meaning to the term "strange bird".

Don't you love this site! You ask a question and get the answer to another. The person who told you the chicken has "sour crop" and how to treat it, may have saved your bird's life!

I hope she gets cured. We need more "strange birds" like her.

 

[Backyard Hencam]

An afterthought.........the hatchery where you ordered your chick should be able to identify her. Have you contacted them?

 

[hippie]

Quote:
i'm voting for robin underpass pigeon cross

 

[Harley's girl]

Aw, I am so sorry. She sure was a neat looking chick.

 

[Backyard Hencam]

I'm so sad that you lost your chick. But thank you for sharing your story with us. I learned a lot about impacted and sour crop. I'll be on the watch for it.