Underweight bantams?

FattyChickens

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I got two little american game bantams, they're so small but also their keels are pointy. I've tried giving them dry pellets, mash, grains, dried worms, and some scraps whenever i have some but they aren't gaining weight. Is it normal for them to be on the skinnier side?
 
american game bantams
I got two little american game bantams, they're so small but also their keels are pointy. I've tried giving them dry pellets, mash, grains, dried worms, and some scraps whenever i have some but they aren't gaining weight. Is it normal for them to be on the skinnier side?
How old are they?

Do you have photos of them?

American Game Fowl Bantams are small. How much do they weigh, have you weighed them?

General weights depend on age, but a mature rooster/cock would be around 22-28oz and a mature hen would be 18-24oz.

They are not going to be fat fluffy chickens like laying breeds.

I'd feed them an All Flock type feed that is 18-22% protein. Provide oyster shell free choice for those that may be in lay. Do provide Grit (Crushed Granite) free choice as well. Giving a little scratch as a treat on occasion. If they forage/free range, I'd just provide the All Flock free choice and let them forage.
 

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