Not sure whats wrong with this gal/guy

[Gray Farms]

Looks to be something wrong with him to me. I'd isolate him. And make sure he's getting plenty of high protein chick feed and water with electrolytes and probiotics. He may just not be getting his fair share of the feed.

 

[Lovin Our chickens]

I think it's something bc he has weird notches on the bottom of his beak that the pulley doesn't have and also his third toe is soo short on each foot compar3d to the other chickens I have

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

I bought what i thought was 2 cuckoo marans 9 weeks ago but one is lookinh diffwrenr plus much smaller seems like he/she isny growing. Could they have gotten a egg mixed up when hatching them out ? The pic of the small one he/she is 9 wks old and the bigger blk pullet same age is suppose to be the same as the lil one. Could something be wrong with it View attachment 1207504 View attachment 1207509

Hi, hope you are enjoying BYC!

The little/lighter one is likely male. Which would usually make them larger.

He may have some unseen genetic issue. Maybe he is being kept away from food.

He looks puffed up like he could be suffering for coccidiosis, which would delay growth. Some birds are hardier than others so may not all succumb.

I would second the cocci diagnosis. I had two little hens who looked just like yours. I will try to find pics and post them below. They had a “penguin”, puffed up appearance, pale combs and wattles, and stood around most of the time. Their activity is a big indicator here.

The good news is, cocci is very easy and inexpensive to treat. My two girls made a full recovery. I would treat for cocci for the recommended time, it can’t hurt.

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

I suspect they both had it, but the girl on the far right is much worse.

 

[AnneInTheBurbs]

Here are the two girls again, when they were full grown and healthy. And begging for treats!

 

[chuckachucka]

I think it's something bc he has weird notches on the bottom of his beak that the pulley doesn't have and also his third toe is soo short on each foot compar3d to the other chickens I have

This is concerning. Do you have pics of these issues? Did the chicks all look the same and healthy when you got them?

 

[Lovin Our chickens]

I'll get some pics tomorrow , yes they all were fine and I just noticed the weird notches ob each side of his beak closest to his head plus his toes look shorter than all other chickens I have anyway In the morning I'll get pics of these areas in question.

 

[EggSighted4Life]

Guess my eyesight is too poor to see the notches you describe.

Also looks like I might have forgotten to share this symptom checker tool with you. It can help narrow down the possibilities...

http://www.poultrydvm.com/symptoms

 

[debid]

Hunched and puffed is "I don't feel well". He might have other issues but I'd treat with Corid because that is the most likely problem at his age.

 

[drumstick diva]

If you treat him, I think you should treat the others that are in with him. If they have been together, there is a good chance some or all have cocci also.