My first chick question :)

[NicChicks2013]

Newbie to chicks. My hens outside came to me as teens. I have 9, different breeds. All eating and drinking. Is is ok to have a quiet one? My RIR seems really mellow. Is this the pecking order I am seeing. My EE is such a bossy chick. There's no damage being done to each other. The RIR seems to just want to left alone now and then. Hoping she is not ill. Thanks

 

[NicChicks2013]

Great..she must be sick..now I see she is doing that gaping, like something stuck in her throat. I know nothing about nursing a chick.

 

[ShockValue]

Does she have a fat crop?

 

[NicChicks2013]

No. Just went to check and she was snuggled with the others. Do they do that gasping look when little. Moving food around. They are 3 weeks old and on medicated chick starter. I knew I would have the worries with little ones...I do hope she is ok. Is the only one I named out of 9.

 

[ohiochicknewbie]

That may just be her personality. If she is eating and drinking and looks healthy, I'm sure she is fine. I would watch over her closely for a few days, just as a precaution.

 

[NicChicks2013]

Thank you for answering She is the only one I named so maybe I over analyze. Surprised she is mellow, I thought RIR are tough cookies. I have her with EE(2), Cuckoo Maran, Jersey Giant, SLW, BO(2) and a BLW who is 2 weeks younger than them. An EE has claimed top hen spot. With all the worry I am totally enjoying the chick experience
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