Recent content by tikatie

Thank you. :)

Wow, you're right. Yours do look bigger, especially compared to Little Miss Runty. I was told my chicks hatched on May 12, though it's possible that isn't accurate. The thought has crossed my mind that they may be younger. Unfortunately, Runty passed away the next day. She was such a sweet...

Thank you so very much for your kind and considerate reply. It made a difference. Unfortunately, you were right and Runty was not long for this world. However, based on your advice I did feed her scrambled egg, made sure she was warm and comfortable and gave her love during her last hours. She...

I'm writing because I am concerned about Runty, one of four chicks I adopted from an unfortunate situation. I now have three chicks/pullets total. Bird: Runty is an 8-week-old silkie who is about half the size of the other two chicks. I think she is growing, but it's hard to say because she's...