World's Ugliest Chick. :(

[The Angry Hen]

here it is, it's a peachick that hatched without most of it's feathers.View attachment 1132339 View attachment 1132340 View attachment 1132342 View attachment 1132344

I am not sure how to help, sorry about that... But that is not ugly, he/she's unique. You think if it had a problem hatching or growing, that's a strong little thang!

 

[Chickassan]

Aww my gosh a little pocket vulture! So cute! If you can learn to do this on purpose you'll be rich.

 

[R2elk]

My chitty incubation skills maybe?

Most likely genetics (inbreeding?) and highly unlikely to have anything to do with your amazing incubation skills.

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

Most likely genetics (inbreeding?) and highly unlikely to have anything to do with your amazing incubation skills.

X2

Perhaps the same genes that created the turken.

 

[casportpony]

Most likely genetics (inbreeding?) and highly unlikely to have anything to do with your amazing incubation skills.

Yeah could be inbreeding... Parents were brother and sister.

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

Yeah could be inbreeding... Parents were brother and sister.

Not a big deal, actually. Some breeders mate sires to their grandchicks to strengthen the lines.

 

[casportpony]

Not a big deal, actually. Some breeders mate sires to their grandchicks to strengthen the lines.

I don't know much about breeding and genetics, but from what I read, brother to sister is not preferred.

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

I don't know much about breeding and genetics, but from what I read, brother to sister is not preferred.

Probably not. Were they full siblings or just half?

 

[twigcrafter]

please keep posting pictures of her progress.

 

[BantyChooks]

I don't know much about breeding and genetics, but from what I read, brother to sister is not preferred.

Yes, it boosts the inbreeding coefficient well above 12.5%, which is the preferred level.