My B.O., Happy, is not like the others.

[Buffmama]

Here she is with feathers all askew, her brooder mates are in the basket.



Here she is during a poop check. Just learning about the different poos so as not to worry about coccidoisis. Some in the brooder was having loose poos so I was intent to find out who. I did find out and after looking at the poop site found it was normal So all's good there.

Ok, so I purchased them all at the same time. They were all the same size then, now 2 chicks are definitely smaller than the others. Happy has no tail feathers to speak of and her wings look bald at the 'elbows'.

Any idea why? I would really appreciate your thoughts. Thank you.

Jodi

 

[Judy]

They will develop at different rates, and can look a bit ratty when young.

How much space do they have? They could be running into each other, or even doing a little feather picking (a little is also normal.) Do you ever take them outside for outings?

 

[Buffmama]

Yes the brooder is shrinking and yes we have been taking them out everyday for a stretch and every other day to clean out the brooder. As soon as we had a sunny warm day they were outside for a while. Then my DH put up a pen in the yard and they out there as soon as it warm enough and stay there for a few hours. They are out now with my 2 DDs to play with. Sarah is in the garden digging worms for them. Hannah is sitting in the pen and acting as a perch for them. They will be coming in in a couple of hours. Okay, gotta go and clean up a perch girl. LOL Thanks.

Jodi

 

[earlybird10842]

Some chicks are just naturally scrawny, and if there's nothing much wrong besides that, it's fine.