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[Kacis Coop]

I'm new to Backyard Chickens ! I have a question right off the bat ! We have 26 total " babies" that are about 10 weeks old now. A mix of Rhode Island Reds, Golden Comets, and 2 of what we think are Black Australorps ( they were " rescues" from someone's trash can ). All chicks look healthy & are active. But one has significantly lighter colored legs than all the rest. Also, she is blind in one eye. I'm concerned she is lacking a certain something in her diet & that's why her legs are so much lighter. I've also noticed that our grown Rhode Island Red roosters have lighter colored legs than our hens. So that could be a possibility... But her feathers are rounded like a hen. Someone suggested putting electrolytes in the chick's water. Thank you in advance !

 

[Pyxis]

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Different breeds have different leg colors, so lighter colored legs are perfectly normal depending on her breed. Chickens also vary individual to individual. Electrolytes in the water are never a bad idea

 

[drumstick diva]

Thank you for joining us at Backyard chickens.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! I too agree that each bird is individual even when they are of the same breed. While everyone is looking active and healthy are they are eating and drinking well I would try not to be too worried.

Wishing you the very best of luck and enjoy BYC

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - glad that you have joined us. I agree with the sentiments of the above members.

Best wishes
Ct

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[Kacis Coop]

Thank you to everyone who responded ! I'm always worried about something !