What is this bird

[Kentucky Fan]

Posted this in the raising baby chicks forum but decided to cross post here.

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[Kentucky Fan]

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Notice the tiny one

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All of the birds in that first picture are the same age or at least were purchased at the same time. They could not be more than a week apart in age

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That is them when purchased so obviously roundabout the same age. My question is what in the world is happening with the tiny one it chirps like a baby but gets around and roosts just fine although the barred rocks try to sit on it lol. Have at it byc braintrust

 

[JedJackson]

First off, where did you get them from? Hatchery, farm store or backyard breeder?

 

[Kentucky Fan]

First off, where did you get them from? Hatchery, farm store or backyard breeder?

Rural king out of the black copper marans bin it has feathered legs as well I don’t think any of the pictures show that.

 

[JedJackson]

Rural king out of the black copper marans bin it has feathered legs as well I don’t think any of the pictures show that.

Okay, that makes sense. I think it is a black copper Marans, but it has what we call "failure to thrive". Why exactly its development is so far behind is difficult to say, but it is probably a physical health issue. It may yet turn out normal as an adult, but it will need tlc. Make sure it is eating and drinking.Make sure the stronger chicks aren't gobbling everything up before this chick gets its fill. Beyond that, there's not much to be done about it. If there are specific issues with the chick, I advise posting in the medical emergencies forum.

 

[Kentucky Fan]

Okay, that makes sense. I think it is a black copper Marans, but it has what we call "failure to thrive". Why exactly its development is so far behind is difficult to say, but it is probably a physical health issue. It may yet turn out normal as an adult, but it will need tlc. Make sure it is eating and drinking.Make sure the stronger chicks aren't gobbling everything up before this chick gets its fill. Beyond that, there's not much to be done about it. If there are specific issues with the chick, I advise posting in the medical emergencies forum.

Good deal thank you. It eats just fine and roosts with the others it is just tiny it gets out and forages with the others the only thing is a few of the other ones in its group try to sit on it as if it was a baby. Thank you for the help.

 

[JedJackson]

Good deal thank you. It eats just fine and roosts with the others it is just tiny it gets out and forages with the others the only thing is a few of the other ones in its group try to sit on it as if it was a baby. Thank you for the help.

You're welcome.