Mating or seizures?

[Chuckkeeper]

Thank you so much for this information. This is the first time I've raised a single chick, so without others to compare I have been keeping an eye on every little change, paranoid for its health and development.

I don't think there's anything to be worried about, but do see earlier post to this one (as this could cause issues for you when he's fully grown!)

 

[WallyBirdie]

Lol, he does look like he is trying to mate with your hand.

I suppose so. Better safe than sorry? My boy is a stud!

 

[WallyBirdie]

How lovely. A treasured find. I hope you can keep him.

He is definitely being kept. Very lovable. (Too lovable?)

 

[TheOddOneOut]

I suppose so. Better safe than sorry? My boy is a stud!

Yup.

 

[TheOddOneOut]

He is definitely being kept. Very lovable. (Too lovable?)

Too loving.

 

[WallyBirdie]

Perhaps discourage the handling (or the aspect of handling which seems to initiate this behaviour). It could be a problem when he's fully grown. Other than that, enjoy having such a friendly roo!

Thank you! I will certainly see what I can do before this because an issue. (...He is like going to be large!

 

[Chuckkeeper]

He is definitely being kept. Very lovable. (Too lovable?)

Perhaps. I'd imagine this would only become a probem for you, not him - so do discourage that approach to handling.

 

[Chuckkeeper]

Thank you! I will certainly see what I can do before this because an issue. (...He is like going to be large!

Have you a weight?

 

[WallyBirdie]

Have you a weight?

I feel silly for this, but I've never weighed a chicken. Do I need a specific scale, and how do I do it?

 

[Chuckkeeper]

I feel silly for this, but I've never weighed a chicken. Do I need a specific scale, and how do I do it?

I've a second set of kitchen scales I keep near the coop. I have found it interesting (and helpful) to monitor growth and have even identified a concern through weighing before symptoms of weight loss became clear & presented. Others have used a weight with a box on, as well as hanging weights with a bag attached