One chick with short wing feathers

[Bethdegnan]

Hi all, I have one week old baby chicks I got from TRactor Supply last Saturday. I just love them! This is my first time raising chicks! I’ve noticed one little girl has short wing feathers compared to her sisters. Is this normal? I’ve posted a comparison so you could see the length of the other chicks wing feathers. I have three buff orpingtons and three isa browns. They all seem to be growing at the same rate except her. Thanks!

 

[keesmom]

They all grow at their own pace. As long as she's eating, drinking and running around fine there's no need to worry.

 

[tizabel_]

Hello! Male chicks usually take longer to grow their wing feathers. If you got them as all females, is it possible that they could have made a mistake? I would just pay attention to it’s behavior and appearance as it grows to find out if it’s a male or not. Good luck!