Stunted growth or just a tiny bantam?

[buterflysbeauty]

This is Bambi, a cochin cross/backyard mutt. She is almost 6 weeks old (6/10). She is TINY. She is the pictures next to 1 week old barred hollands.... they are the same size. She also is not feathering out . She was in a brooder with 2 lavender orpingtons, both of whom tower over her. They eat a certified organic/ non-gmo starter/ grower from tractor supply. She is eating and drinking. The last picture is of her sibling born the day before her for a comparison. It seems like her nose openings are really small too. Thoughts? Bambi is SUPER sweet, in your pocket sort of a girl n.

 

[chicks are life]

Which ones Bambi?

 

[barred2rock]

What is her poop like? Any signs of worms or parasites? She definitely is smaller than usual, but so very adorable. Wish I could be of more help.

 

[buterflysbeauty]

Which ones Bambi?

First picture, top left. Second picture, right. The bottom picture is of her sister Chip who is 1 day older.

Her poo is normal but I will feed her dewormer today just in case. Her mother "Brownie Alice" is tiny but not this tiny! No signs of worms or parasites. The 2 orpington chicks she was with are HUGE and healthy. We did just trim/file her beak as the top was overgrown but she was still eating.

 

[chicks are life]

So she is a bantam.
Orpington tend to be larger plus any standered is bigger then a bantam.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Time will tell what she turns out to be. I'm not a genetics expert, but if she is a cross then she could be a bantam. Comparing her to large fowl in this situation won't work

Watch to see that she is eating her chick starter. If she is active and gaining weight, then enjoy your sweet cutie pie.

 

[buterflysbeauty]

So she is a bantam.
Orpington tend to be larger plus any standered is bigger then a bantam.

Yes, I apologize I thought I mentioned she was a bantam (both mom & dad). This is her mom Brownie on the left. Bambi is in the front and Chip her sibling on the right. Chip is 1 day older and has the same mom & choice of dads. That's why I was so concerned because Chip is so much bigger and feathered out than she is. I know the orpingtons are bigger....monsters compared to her, lol. I'll just keep watching her.

 

[buterflysbeauty]

Bambi passed away this morning.

 

[sbhkma]

So sorry to read that.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'm so sorry