Same age, same breed, different sizes??

[egordanier]

I have 2 chicks that are just falling behind. I dont notice a bullying problem and I have the smaller chicks separate from bigger ones and a heat lamp on the smaller ones still. They are all about a month old. The two in question are a black sex link and possibly a buff orphington.

Smaller BO


Larger BO, same age

 

[egordanier]

And here are the black sex links

Smaller one


Larger one

 

[Farmgirl0422]

Maybe there runts In there hatch?? I'm curious to see what other people say.

 

[egordanier]

So my question is if I need to be doing something different with these chicks, ( feed, heat) or just let it be. Was also curious if this means they could possibly be roosters. But at this rate they will be the only 2 left in the brooder while the 9 others move to coop.

 

[SJchickens]

No. You don't need to do anything different. Separating them is a good idea if you think they aren't getting the food they need (I see you already separated them). They look perfectly healthy.

I'm still not very good at sexing, so I can't answer your rooster/hen question.

Good luck w/ your chicks!