Chocolate Orpington?

[Shely514]

I posted about a week ago concerned these may not be splash or chocolate Orpington. I have a lavender and she had feathers by this time. These are suppose to be about 6 weeks. To me, they look very odd, not feathering much, long bodies and necks. This person also sells turkens. Does anyone think these look so very odd??

 

[MysteryChicken]

They seem to be super slow to feather out.

What feed do you feed, what protein percentage?

 

[JedJackson]

They look fine to me for chocolate Orps, but I have my doubts that they are 6 weeks old. I would guess they are younger than that by a couple of weeks.

 

[MysteryChicken]

They could be chocolate Orpingtons, but I can't tell for certain.

 

[JedJackson]

Probably more time is needed to know what is going on with them. I think Mystery is right about the protein-- Orps need more because they are so profusely feathered, and feathers are pretty much pure protein.

 

[Shely514]

They seem to be super slow to feather out.

What feed do you feed, what protein percentage?

I’m feeding them Dr. Pol Healthy Start pearls and it’s 18% protein.

 

[Shely514]

They seem to be super slow to feather out.

What feed do you feed, what protein percentage?

What percentage protein should Orpington have?

 

[Ebony Rose]

They seem too fuzzy still to be 6 weeks (personal opinion based on my easter egger (slash) game bird varieties). My birds tend to have most of the fuzz worn off by 6 weeks of age.

 

[MysteryChicken]

I’m feeding them Dr. Pol Healthy Start pearls and it’s 18% protein.

Protein seems abit low. I feed, 20%, 22%, & 24% protein chick starter/grower to my chicks.

 

[Shely514]

Protein seems abit low. I feed, 20%, 22%, & 24% protein chick starter/grower to my chicks.

What brand is it? We were using something else and couldn’t be shipped this time.