Possibly stunted chick?

[mountainhen88]

I have six baby chicks that are all roughly three weeks old. My two barred Plymouth rocks are greatly different in size and one of them is so tiny. She is still developing her plumage patterns, but I believe she's about the same size as when we got her. All of the other chicks (including a Winsummer that is a week younger than the rest) and noticeably larger. I have observed the small one and she is drinking and eating and the other birds do not seem to be keeping her away from the food or bullying. What could be going on with her?

 

[Cassandra Lana]

she may be a runt or have a genetic defect. If she is acting fine I would not worry! Maybe she will be bantam sized

 

[mountainhen88]

she may be a runt or have a genetic defect. If she is acting fine I would not worry! Maybe she will be bantam sized

Thanks for the info! I guess we'll just keep hoping she stays healthy and grow!

 

[FreeRangeChickens]

probably a runt, that would be cute if it is going to be bantam size! Bantams are so cute.

 

[mountainhen88]

probably a runt, that would be cute if it is going to be bantam size! Bantams are so cute.

Thanks for letting me know! Do you think if she's a runt, she would lay eggs?

 

[FreeRangeChickens]

I think it will lay eggs, maybe not huge one's, but it's possibble for it to lay giant eggs, like the White Leghorns.