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About how much should a five-week old Polish chick weigh?
I have a lone Tolbunt Polish chick, "Shorty", that was the only survivor out of a clutch (eggs I bought online). I got him a buddy, the only one I could come up with in a hurry, something allegedly Silkie x Orpington. The buddy is now MUCH bigger than "Shorty", but until now I've been chalking it up to a difference in genes. Now I'm worried! Shorty appears to be a Frizzle ---- does that make any difference?
Looking at photos of this spring's batch of Polish chicks at four weeks, they're huge compared to this little guy (or gal).
"Shorty" is eating and drinking well, very active, and not being bullied in any way by "Biggie". In fact, the big chick seems to be affectionate towards "Shorty". They cuddle together, and Shorty sleeps on top of Biggie often. Photos of the pair are below.
Thoughts?
I have a lone Tolbunt Polish chick, "Shorty", that was the only survivor out of a clutch (eggs I bought online). I got him a buddy, the only one I could come up with in a hurry, something allegedly Silkie x Orpington. The buddy is now MUCH bigger than "Shorty", but until now I've been chalking it up to a difference in genes. Now I'm worried! Shorty appears to be a Frizzle ---- does that make any difference?
Looking at photos of this spring's batch of Polish chicks at four weeks, they're huge compared to this little guy (or gal).
"Shorty" is eating and drinking well, very active, and not being bullied in any way by "Biggie". In fact, the big chick seems to be affectionate towards "Shorty". They cuddle together, and Shorty sleeps on top of Biggie often. Photos of the pair are below.
Thoughts?
