What to feed underweight ameraucana?

[flockoffour]

I have an ameraucana who weighs exceptionally less than my others, and she is also at the bottom of the pecking order, and has no feathers on her head and some of her body. Is there anything I can give her to help put some weight back on her, or anything with a certain vitamin that could benefit the growth of her feathers? Thanks.

 

[Percheron chick]

Extra protein will help with the feathers. I'd stick with high calorie and high protein treats like dried mealworms, eggs, meats, edamame.
Don't let her fill up on vegetable or starchy treats.

 

[flockoffour]

Thanks for the tip!

 

[StephieSky]

I think my hens are underweight as well so I've been looking this up also. They have prominant breast bones and are much lighter than expected under their feather fluff.

I found this from way back:


Flockwatcher: Yup. I was going to disagree with the corn and scratch, but this says it all.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/433975/vet-said-my-hen-is-underweight-how-to-put-weight-on-her

If mine don't start gaining as soon they're cleared of worms I'm going to start adding the fresh raw meats, fats and veggies. Tommy will be so happy to share his steaks

 

[flockoffour]

I think my hens are underweight as well so I've been looking this up also. They have prominant breast bones and are much lighter than expected under their feather fluff.

I found this from way back:


Flockwatcher: Yup. I was going to disagree with the corn and scratch, but this says it all.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/433975/vet-said-my-hen-is-underweight-how-to-put-weight-on-her

If mine don't start gaining as soon they're cleared of worms I'm going to start adding the fresh raw meats, fats and veggies. Tommy will be so happy to share his steaks

Perfect thank you! And my hen has the same traits.