One of my hens is at least 1/3 the size of the others

[Juliebanning]

Have they started laying yet? I have a Buff Orpingtion that is the same much smaller than the other girls and has a "little kid butt" too the only issue I have had with her is that she prolapsed with her first egg.



the first 2 are Nugget my little gal and the third is Honey my other BO

 

[chooks4life]

Prolapsed with her first egg! Yikes. Unless her very first egg was a monster, I'd think that might have to be genetic. :/

Best wishes.

 

[Juliebanning]

Nope it was little she was 20 wks old and only 3 lbs she is great now I work at a vet so I was able to get her help

 

[chooks4life]

Nope it was little she was 20 wks old and only 3 lbs she is great now I work at a vet so I was able to get her help

Quite bizarre. Well, lucky chook!

I know I'd be eyeing her family line with suspicion for generations to come though, lol.

Best wishes.