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[littlechicklet]

Nice looking baby's..wow, who ever received this trio is very fortunate!

x2

 

[Johnn]

Bella

 

[galanie]

Bella

 

[Orps]

Thinking of weight and birds that feel way to light. I want to fatten my birds up( I like fat orps) but I seem to have a hard time doing it. Any hints or suggestion?

They have a bin full of layer crumble that they free feed on , plus I give them extra scratch, oaks, millets, & I never thought I would do it, but I bought them "MEAL WORMS". And who knew dead bugs are kind of expensive too.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Bella

 

[thedragonlady]

Thinking of weight and birds that feel way to light. I want to fatten my birds up( I like fat orps) but I seem to have a hard time doing it. Any hints or suggestion?

They have a bin full of layer crumble that they free feed on , plus I give them extra scratch, oaks, millets, & I never thought I would do it, but I bought them "MEAL WORMS". And who knew dead bugs are kind of expensive too.

How old are they ? When did you worm them last ? Wazine does not count ! You need to use Safeguard 10% liquid Goat Wormer at 1 TEASPOON per gal of water for 3 days. New solution every day, repeat in 10 days.

Are they getting out to eat grass and bugs ? Try adding 1/4 cup of Calf Manna , per bird , per day, to their feed. What are the protein and fat %s of your feed ? Lastly, are these birds hatchery birds ? Some never fatten due to the leghorn blood that was added.

Photos would be helpful.

 

[chicksooner]

Buff Orp babies 9 days old. I have 4 babies 2 are feathering really fast and two are just working on the wing feathers. So in your experience do pullets feather faster?

this one is a little smaller but has wings and tail feathers starting

This one is a little bigger but not so much feathering happening

 

[galanie]

Buff Orp babies 9 days old. I have 4 babies 2 are feathering really fast and two are just working on the wing feathers. So in your experience do pullets feather faster?

this one is a little smaller but has wings and tail feathers starting

This one is a little bigger but not so much feathering happening

In my limited experience they can.. but don't take that to the bank. I've had Orps feather out fast and ended up a boy, and had them feather out really slow and been a girl. Orps can really mess with you till they get 6 weeks or more old.

 

[choptank330]

Buff Orp babies 9 days old. I have 4 babies 2 are feathering really fast and two are just working on the wing feathers. So in your experience do pullets feather faster?

this one is a little smaller but has wings and tail feathers starting

This one is a little bigger but not so much feathering happening

Oh my!!! How cute are these little chicks!!! Adorable!! I cant wait until I get some babies.. Im not doing the whole hatching thing yet, but hope to get into it soon..

 

[Don Chandler]

Thinking of weight and birds that feel way to light. I want to fatten my birds up( I like fat orps) but I seem to have a hard time doing it. Any hints or suggestion?

They have a bin full of layer crumble that they free feed on , plus I give them extra scratch, oaks, millets, & I never thought I would do it, but I bought them "MEAL WORMS". And who knew dead bugs are kind of expensive too.

Way to light might not be good.I try and keep my orps thay are laying a little on the thin side. If I feed them all they want, my egg production goes down. Most egg crumbles is a complete ration. Thats all I feed, I give soaked oats once a week for a snack. If it gets very cold I give a little scratch or corn in late afternoon. Being able to run out would be good, but mine are in pens and stay there. Like dragonlady said, worming is very important and use a good wormer, that could be the problem.