JCinNM
Songster
I have a BBS Orp chick that is still fuzzy/downy. She has some wing feathers growing in slowly. Healthy, zooms about, chest bumping, eating, drinking, pooping just like the rest of the chicks. Just no feathers.
Purina chick starter non-medicated. Purchased from MyPetChicken and arrived promptly. Had pasty butt the next day but recovered in 24 hours. No mites, lice. All chicks healthy. (Except the two FTT that died day 3 despite all efforts.)
Starting yesterday all the little nuggets started venturing outside. But since she has no feathers I am concerned. She stays with her little flock and doesn’t seem bothered. Maybe being outside for a bit will trigger her body to grow feathers?
I’ve read through many threads and articles but can’t seem to find a definitive answer other than to “wait it out”.
ETA the daytime temps are 78-92. Still have heat in the brooder at night.
Purina chick starter non-medicated. Purchased from MyPetChicken and arrived promptly. Had pasty butt the next day but recovered in 24 hours. No mites, lice. All chicks healthy. (Except the two FTT that died day 3 despite all efforts.)
Starting yesterday all the little nuggets started venturing outside. But since she has no feathers I am concerned. She stays with her little flock and doesn’t seem bothered. Maybe being outside for a bit will trigger her body to grow feathers?
I’ve read through many threads and articles but can’t seem to find a definitive answer other than to “wait it out”.
ETA the daytime temps are 78-92. Still have heat in the brooder at night.