Hello all,
I'm sorry if this has already been asked, I'm a computer illiterate & worried first-time chick owner.
I adopted 4 2 week old chicks of 4 different breeds (none Bantams):
Amrock
Rhode island red
New Hampshire red
Barnevelder
I've only had them for a week. The new Hampshire chick has not gained any weight at all during this time. The other 3 are gaining 10-15g every 2 days. They weigh around 140g while she is 88g. They are on chick starter, I give them a tiny bit of fresh veggies and dried worms every day with grit but she is the only one not interested in snacks. They get vitamins in water 2 days/week.
The chick in question, Edith, has no symptoms of illness. She falls asleep as soon as you pick her up, but is otherwise alert and active. She eats, drinks, grooms and poops normally, and us not being bullied. When the other 3 have the zoomies, Edith does her own thing, which is usually happily digging away. She does go back to the brooder plate most often, but usually only for a few minutes, not like she is sleeping for ages while the rest are awake.
Anyhow I realize they will all grow at their own speed, especially being different breeds. Having been a shy, quiet, late bloomer myself, I totally sympathize Hoever no weight gain from 2 to 3 weeks did worry me. Is there cause for concern? And how can I best help her?
Thank you all. I'm slowly sifting through the wealth of information on these forums and it is much appreciated.
Edit: added a pic and weight. She is front left. Can add a better one of her in the morning.
I'm sorry if this has already been asked, I'm a computer illiterate & worried first-time chick owner.
I adopted 4 2 week old chicks of 4 different breeds (none Bantams):
Amrock
Rhode island red
New Hampshire red
Barnevelder
I've only had them for a week. The new Hampshire chick has not gained any weight at all during this time. The other 3 are gaining 10-15g every 2 days. They weigh around 140g while she is 88g. They are on chick starter, I give them a tiny bit of fresh veggies and dried worms every day with grit but she is the only one not interested in snacks. They get vitamins in water 2 days/week.
The chick in question, Edith, has no symptoms of illness. She falls asleep as soon as you pick her up, but is otherwise alert and active. She eats, drinks, grooms and poops normally, and us not being bullied. When the other 3 have the zoomies, Edith does her own thing, which is usually happily digging away. She does go back to the brooder plate most often, but usually only for a few minutes, not like she is sleeping for ages while the rest are awake.
Anyhow I realize they will all grow at their own speed, especially being different breeds. Having been a shy, quiet, late bloomer myself, I totally sympathize Hoever no weight gain from 2 to 3 weeks did worry me. Is there cause for concern? And how can I best help her?
Thank you all. I'm slowly sifting through the wealth of information on these forums and it is much appreciated.
Edit: added a pic and weight. She is front left. Can add a better one of her in the morning.
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