Why is one silkie so much smaller?

[Shely514]

I know these are silkies and only 4 weeks, but why is the darker one so much smaller and less feathered than the others? It’s like 1/3 the size of my others.

 

[Tonyroo]

You have a runt, they tend to grow and feather out slower. This doesn't impair there health. They tend to be slightly smaller as adults.

 

[Holdthechicken]

You have a runt, they tend to grow and feather out slower. This doesn't impair there health. They tend to be slightly smaller as adults.

Thanks for this answer. I’m not OP, but I have a baby silkie growing at sloth pace and I was losing hope she was ever going to grow. For now I’ll consider her a runt.

 

[Tonyroo]

Thanks for this answer. I’m not OP, but I have a baby silkie growing at sloth pace and I was losing hope she was ever going to grow. For now I’ll consider her a runt.

Make sure the runt gets enough to eat and if you give them treats make sure it's high protein treats.

 

[Holdthechicken]

Make sure the runt gets enough to eat and if you give them treats make sure it's high protein treats.

Thanks a lot, no treats yet except egg yolk!