New chicken momma

[Kibz123]

Hi I’d like to introduce myself and my new additions to our family. I have 6 Delaware chicks that are 5 weeks old now out of the 6 there is a runt that is growing at a slower pace than the others Lil bit seems to be healthy just a lot smaller. 1/4 the size of the others his/her head is still yellow feathers are growing in accordance to its size , the other chickens ‘protect’ lil bit and are all friendly as I hold them every day what could be the reason why lol bit it’s smaller

 

[Isaac 0]

Hello, and Welcome to BYC!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Here are some helpful links:

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[Kibz123]

And one other question , when will I be able to tell if they are male or female

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUNomenal Flock!
Once they are 6 weeks old, they will have the visible characteristics of Pullets or cockerels.....

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Your runt is just that. A runt.
They all look like pullets.
Delaware cockerels have a lot more smut around their hackles and down their backs and the combs and wattles will look significantly larger and redder.

 

[Kale the Quail]

Welcome to BYC! Lots of awesome people here with tons of information

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC.

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC, so glad you joined the flock

 

[CrazyCrttr75]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you found the site and joined us!