Is this chick normal? - Pics

[Jonas78028]

We have this 4 week old chick that is way smaller than our other 9 but it is also the only one of this breed. It's wings stick out in a weird way (see pics). It eats very well and acts normal in every way. It's just smaller and looks funny. I am no expert so any ideas, opinions or facts are welcome. Thanks!

 

[HargroveOutdoors]

What are you feeding? I'm no expert, but this looks a lot like angel wings, which can be a result of improper diet.

 

[Gallinarium]

As in the other post, it could be angel wing. Otherwise, I've noticed in some breeds the chicks' wings stick out oddly like that for a while while the wings are developing.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I agree with both.

 

[Jonas78028]

Feeding medicated "Chick Starter". Time will tell I suppose.

 

[Jonas78028]

Well... I am sad to say that we lost our littlest chick Pepper this morning. I guess we knew deep down in our hearts that she just wasn't developing properly but we didn't want to believe that. I was with her until the very end.

 

[Gallinarium]

Well... I am sad to say that we lost our littlest chick Pepper this morning. I guess we knew deep down in our hearts that she just wasn't developing properly but we didn't want to believe that. I was with her until the very end.

My condolences on Pepper. Most of us have been there. Once she started looking like that, there wasn't much you could do except give her more vitamins and hope for the best. And you can't blame yourself, as you should remember the fifteen percent mortality rate.