Salmon Faverolle slow feathering and growth

[MGG]

Can you post a pic of the bottle? I think Sugar has a genetic issue. What hatchery is she from?

 

[Bear and Dart]

Can you post a pic of the bottle? I think Sugar has a genetic issue. What hatchery is she from?

My pet chicken although I’ve heard they get some of their chicks from Meyers but I’m unsure.

 

[MGG]

My pet chicken although I’ve heard they get some of their chicks from Meyers but I’m unsure.View attachment 2276064

I got a SS last year that was the exact same way, curled toes and all. The toe curl developed later on, she didn't come with it. She was from Meyers. I've seen several threads on here about birds from Meyers that have all the same issues as mine. I think Meyers has some inbreeding or something going on in a few of their flocks. My SS died unfortunately. It's weird that the bottle doesn't have a dropper.

 

[Bear and Dart]

I got a SS last year that was the exact same way, curled toes and all. The toe curl developed later on, she didn't come with it. She was from Meyers. I've seen several threads on here about birds from Meyers that have all the same issues as mine. I think Meyers has some inbreeding or something going on in a few of their flocks. My SS died unfortunately. It's weird that the bottle doesn't have a dropper.

I’m sorry about your chick. Ya his didn’t develop till around this time either, here’s a picture from awhile ago

It’s disappointing that hatcheries do that, I hope he’ll survive. if he lives I might give him to someone who has a more docile flock though.

 

[MGG]

I’m sorry about your chick. Ya his didn’t develop till around this time either, here’s a picture from awhile ago View attachment 2276078

It’s disappointing that hatcheries do that, I hope he’ll survive. if he lives I might give him to someone who has a more docile flock though.

Aw, so cute. I hope he does ok.

 

[Bear and Dart]

Cilantro is starting to get bigger now and I’m a little worried about her getting to be to much for him at some point, will that be a problem?

 

[Bear and Dart]

It’s weird though, he used to be just fine, the toes were a little crooked then too. I wonder what happened.

 

[Ryguy3684]

I had a sick runt that grew up with my other birds. They kind of took care of her and let her warm up under them. I think it depends on the breed and disposition of the individual. Just keep an eye on them, but they should be fine.

 

[Hucklekree]

Toes are probably due to some wonky genetics compounded due to the nutritional problems of not eating well. Have you tried making some scrambled or hard boiled eggs and feeding them? Yogurt is also a good choice. I hatched out some chicks from eggs from Meyers. Interestingly I had three slow growers come from those eggs. Out of the three just one continues to lag at almost 6 weeks.

 

[Bear and Dart]

I had a sick runt that grew up with my other birds. They kind of took care of her and let her warm up under them. I think it depends on the breed and disposition of the individual. Just keep an eye on them, but they should be fine.

Thank you