question about our barred rocks, and one about our RIR

[HalcyonFlorida]

We have two barred rocks, probably about 10 days old. they seem healthy, running around, eating. But they look kinda....drab compared to our other chicks. they aren't glossy or fluffy. they are getting in their wing feathers fine, so i am not too worried. Do barred rocks tend to look a little straggly and drab while they gett their feathers in? Also, personality-wise, (and I guess this is a separate question) they REALLY act differently compared to our white plymouth rocks. The white ones are so friendly, not skittish at all, and the barred ones are our most skittish chicks. Normal? What's odd is they are so curious, coming right up to the edge when we approach, seeming to want attention, but then they freak out when we bring them out to pet them.

also, second question. we have two RIRs same age, about 10 days old. One is very healthy, our largest chick, the other is quite a bit smaller, but still eating and healthy-seeming. Is it normal too have two of the same type of birds, same age, but quite different sizes?

Thanks!

 

[SobbaChickens]

I have 6 chicks and 2 of them are BRs and 2 are black sex links. One of my BSLs seem quite bigger than the other birds and I do know they are all very close in age. So yes I don't think you need to worry that you have one chick larger than the rest.

My 2 BRs are the friendliest of all my chicks, they are my babies, enjoy eating out of my hand and being petted. My 2 red sex links and black sex links will await for me at the brooder door but they don't like it if I try to touch them. They have personalities just like other animals. Keep trying to spend time with them and hold them against their will lol. Treats help too if you have them on grit.

Katie