lukkyseven
Songster
So I'm on week 6 of chickens. I have 11. Four breeds in total. All are doing well except my two Wellsummers.
All chickens are outside in the coop now with a heat lamp still available to them. My Wellsummers seem to just plop down and lay on the coop floor a lot. Sometimes under the lamp, other times not so much. All other chickens are utilizing the roost bars at least every now and then.
One Wellsummer is significantly underfeathered and small compared to the other chickens. This would normally be something I wouldn't care about (I just assume a runt). She's honestly the reason a heat lamp is still available to the chickens.
I have noticed that both of the Wellsummers walk a little funny, I will take a video if it's needed. But the small one almost seems labored when she walks. Sort of like hip dysplagia in dogs. There are no visible sores, cuts or discharges from the chicken. She eats and drinks fine. She is however, very under feathered.
I'm posting this as a starting point. What should I check when I get home? I only posted this to ensure it's not something that could get passed onto my other girls. They are all completely feathered and doing great.
Ask for any information you need.
Thanks,
Chris
All chickens are outside in the coop now with a heat lamp still available to them. My Wellsummers seem to just plop down and lay on the coop floor a lot. Sometimes under the lamp, other times not so much. All other chickens are utilizing the roost bars at least every now and then.
One Wellsummer is significantly underfeathered and small compared to the other chickens. This would normally be something I wouldn't care about (I just assume a runt). She's honestly the reason a heat lamp is still available to the chickens.
I have noticed that both of the Wellsummers walk a little funny, I will take a video if it's needed. But the small one almost seems labored when she walks. Sort of like hip dysplagia in dogs. There are no visible sores, cuts or discharges from the chicken. She eats and drinks fine. She is however, very under feathered.
I'm posting this as a starting point. What should I check when I get home? I only posted this to ensure it's not something that could get passed onto my other girls. They are all completely feathered and doing great.
Ask for any information you need.
Thanks,
Chris