Chick Growth UPDATE AT BOTTOM

I have some questions as I'm a bit concerned with 2 of my 2 week old chicks. They appear to be very healthy chicks; they eat, they drink, they sleep a lot. But they're SO little compared to the rest of the 2 week olds! In fact, I just got 3 more 1 week olds and they're the same size. So I have 5 that look like one week olds and 10 that are huge 2 weekers. Why aren't the 2 older ones growing like the rest? One in particular is just tiny. She's a buff orpington and I have 3 other Buffs as well; the other 3 are huge and awkward and ugly because they're starting to feather out like crazy, and this little one is still a cute little ball of fluff with tiny wing feathers (the others have full wings now) and nothing else but down feathers. Anyone have any insight? It doesn't appear they are being bullied in any way, so I think they're eating enough and I know their vents are clear. Thanks!

Edited by stegmanjessica - 03 May 2012 at 3:42am

Oh! another thing...I'm worried I have roo's! The girls just started growing their combs (it's a bit shocking, I don't know why I didn't realize the girls would get a small comb too Embarrassed

) and some of them have much more pronounced combs, even at 2.5 weeks old! eek! I hope not to have to eat them but I will if I have to Tongue

The combs aren't necessarily an indication of rooster. It's REALLY hard to distinguish at that age what the gender is. Some just have a more pronounced comb.

The size- huh, I'm stumped. If they were developing normally but just smaller, I'd say don't worry. But, if they're not even feathering like the others. Huh.

If you have different comb types that can make a difference too.

Let me look at one of my books and see if i can find anything in there about the delayed growth.

I will try to get pics of the Buffs, and the other small one (can't remember who she is now)

Are you putting an electrolyte supplement in their water? I'm asking because i found mention of several vitamin deficiencies than can cause slow growth.

Here's what i've found so far in my book:

"Starve Out" can be caused by too long/rough shipping, chicks who didn't get eating well enough within 2-3 days of hatch makes them too weak to actively seek food. Can also be caused by feeders placed where the chicks can't find them, feeders that are too high so they can't reach the food well enough, excessive heat over the feeders that drives the chicks away from the food. If you suspect this i'd put some feed out on a paper plate or in a pie pan for a while to be absolutely sure they are getting enough food easily and farther away from the heat lamp.

Vitamin A deficiency says they won't grow and will appear drowsy, weak, uncoordinated, and eventually emaciated.

Thiamin deficiency in starter ration shows up suddenly when they're 2 weeks old and lose their appetites. But this isn't a new problem for you so i'd think this is highly unlikely.

Riboflavin deficiency-chicks continue to have a good appetite but grow slowly and become weak and emaciated. They may have diarrhea, droopy wings, and dry skin.

Folic Acid deficiency can also cause slow growth, anemia (pale skin color). Can cause poor feather coloring in Rhode Island Reds and black Leghorns and poor feathering in any breed.

The book recommends the vitamins in their water till 3 weeks of age at least. I also do the vitamins weekly through 16 weeks and for a few days during any time of stress.

Edited by jessmomto2 - 13 Apr 2012 at 12:42pm

One of the normal sized 2 weekers:

The *runt?*

Wow, thanks Jess!! I'm going to get to Reber Ranch today and pick up a water supplement. I'm going to attach a pic of our setup right now for critique...could use some opinions. I think they're pretty happy though!

Here's the brooder. Light on one end and food in the middle. I do see her eat and drink regularly but she sleeps more than all the rest including the 1 week olds. She has had Marek's vaccine.

I think the brooder setup looks fine. The food has a warmer end and a cooler end. The water is at the opposite end so she's not detered from it being too warm. Sometimes they just have a slower start, and who knows what kind of shipping she went through. I'd give her a couple days with the vitamins mixed in their water and see if she perks up. I know last year i had a few who were later on getting feathers and slept more, too. I didn't have such a huge size difference though, but i've read that most times they eventually catch-up and you can't even tell who the little one's were.

That's definitely a significant difference. I'm inclined to think she'll catch up as well, with some TLC.

Every time I look at chick pics, I get this massive twinge of envy. Geek

Hard to say. We had a few runts in our batch of meaties and they didn't make it. But you never know, could just be a smaller bird or shipping stress. Hope she comes out of it!

Erin- how did they end up dying? Like...stressful and sick and sad and then die? Or just don't wake up one morning? I can deal with the latter...the former might make me never want chickens again. I can't handle that!

I wouldn't worry about it too much, Jess- meaties are different, they are prone to die easier than "normal" breeds. they looked bad for awhile and I asked DH to cull them but he didn't do it so they just eventually died. I don't think they were in pain or anything. Although any time you're dealing with animals you have to be prepared that they could get sick and die- it does happen.

Thanks Erin. We're off to the feed store in a few minutes to get the electrolyte supplement for their water, and I'm picking up some Diatomaceous earth too, for when we start to deep litter them in the coop next week!

One thought is did they all come from the same hatchery? My Blue Orpingtons are developing a lot slower than the Ameraucanas. They are big but they are not getting in a lot of feathers. Could be the line they are from that causes a slower growth.

Well I just don't know what to do or if I should be worrying or not!!! That poor chick isn't growing. At all. I wish I had a digital kitchen scale because I'd start weighing her daily. She's now 19 days old and is smaller than my other newbies who are only 11 days old. I see her eat (albeit probably less than the others?) and drink and while she isn't bullied, she does get trampled on because they don't see her! It's kinda ridiculous IMO. I'm so sad!! I've been putting probiotics in their food and using the water supplement and haven't seen improvement in her. What else would you suggest?

Oh and we named her Cupcake because that's just about how big she is Heart

She might need to be moved to a plastic tote to brood her so she's not getting stepped on and getting full access to food and water. Seperating her is all i can think of other than possibly a trip to the vet to be sure she's ok. She will have some trouble at first going back in with the others once she's bigger but eventually they'll accept her as one of the flock. Unless you can find a way to brooder her sperate but so they can still see her fully then her transition into the flock again will be less dramatic. Is there a way to put a wired off section within your brooder and still give her adaquate heat/cool areas?

If you can get some scales that would be a good idea indeed. And if there was a nutritional imbalance it probably won't have worked itself out just yet. But her getting stepped on is worrisome.

Edited by jessmomto2 - 16 Apr 2012 at 4:27pm

I agree with Jess, separate her maybe put one other chick with her to keep her company. Also prepare your self and kids for the worst. I know that sounds bad but generally from my experience the ones you baby and try so hard to save usually die in the end. Good luck with her.
Mary

ps If you decide to take her to a vet, call around and see if you can find one that has experience with poultry...

UPDATE: Cupcake's still kickin'! Sweet little girl doesn't like to be handled a whole lot, except by Jeanine, but she's finally getting some feathers, yay! Here's a pic from tonight, she is about the size of a 2 week old, but she and the rest of her hatch-mates are 5 weeks old today!

Yay! I'm so glad that she is finally feathering out! That is what I would be worried about most at this point... her being able to regulate her body temp since we still pretty cool during summer nights.

So glad she's finally getting feathers. Hopefully she'll catch up soon.

Yeah Meghan, it's getting old having the brooder lamp. I know they big ones still need it a little at night but she REALLY needs it and that stinks. Hopefully by the time they're all 8-9 weeks old she'll have enough feathers for me to remove the brooder lamp, because I think the rest will definitely be OK at that point.

Author	Message Topic Search Topic Options Post Reply Create New Topic Printable Version Translate Topic
stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Chick Growth UPDATE AT BOTTOM Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 3:19am
	I have some questions as I'm a bit concerned with 2 of my 2 week old chicks. They appear to be very healthy chicks; they eat, they drink, they sleep a lot. But they're SO little compared to the rest of the 2 week olds! In fact, I just got 3 more 1 week olds and they're the same size. So I have 5 that look like one week olds and 10 that are huge 2 weekers. Why aren't the 2 older ones growing like the rest? One in particular is just tiny. She's a buff orpington and I have 3 other Buffs as well; the other 3 are huge and awkward and ugly because they're starting to feather out like crazy, and this little one is still a cute little ball of fluff with tiny wing feathers (the others have full wings now) and nothing else but down feathers. Anyone have any insight? It doesn't appear they are being bullied in any way, so I think they're eating enough and I know their vents are clear. Thanks! Edited by stegmanjessica - 03 May 2012 at 3:42am
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 3:43am
	Oh! another thing...I'm worried I have roo's! The girls just started growing their combs (it's a bit shocking, I don't know why I didn't realize the girls would get a small comb too ) and some of them have much more pronounced combs, even at 2.5 weeks old! eek! I hope not to have to eat them but I will if I have to
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

littlehands Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'insightful Member Rating(22) Perennial Pinner 2 years 105 days Joined: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Utah Points: 1772	Post Options Post Reply Quote littlehands Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 11:37am
	The combs aren't necessarily an indication of rooster. It's REALLY hard to distinguish at that age what the gender is. Some just have a more pronounced comb. The size- huh, I'm stumped. If they were developing normally but just smaller, I'd say don't worry. But, if they're not even feathering like the others. Huh.
	Rosa, Mom to Six- 15 to 1 year I sew and am a freelance writer. PM me! Find me at Pins and Needles

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 5 years 158 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Points: 11473	Post Options Post Reply Quote jessmomto2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 12:21pm
	If you have different comb types that can make a difference too. Let me look at one of my books and see if i can find anything in there about the delayed growth.
	Jess Wife to my Rick (5/04), homeschooling mama to Kara (11) and Aidan (7), and our preemie Anna 12/31/12. Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 12:23pm
	I will try to get pics of the Buffs, and the other small one (can't remember who she is now)
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 5 years 158 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Points: 11473	Post Options Post Reply Quote jessmomto2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 12:29pm
	Are you putting an electrolyte supplement in their water? I'm asking because i found mention of several vitamin deficiencies than can cause slow growth.
	Jess Wife to my Rick (5/04), homeschooling mama to Kara (11) and Aidan (7), and our preemie Anna 12/31/12. Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 5 years 158 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Points: 11473	Post Options Post Reply Quote jessmomto2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 12:40pm
	Here's what i've found so far in my book: "Starve Out" can be caused by too long/rough shipping, chicks who didn't get eating well enough within 2-3 days of hatch makes them too weak to actively seek food. Can also be caused by feeders placed where the chicks can't find them, feeders that are too high so they can't reach the food well enough, excessive heat over the feeders that drives the chicks away from the food. If you suspect this i'd put some feed out on a paper plate or in a pie pan for a while to be absolutely sure they are getting enough food easily and farther away from the heat lamp. Vitamin A deficiency says they won't grow and will appear drowsy, weak, uncoordinated, and eventually emaciated. Thiamin deficiency in starter ration shows up suddenly when they're 2 weeks old and lose their appetites. But this isn't a new problem for you so i'd think this is highly unlikely. Riboflavin deficiency-chicks continue to have a good appetite but grow slowly and become weak and emaciated. They may have diarrhea, droopy wings, and dry skin. Folic Acid deficiency can also cause slow growth, anemia (pale skin color). Can cause poor feather coloring in Rhode Island Reds and black Leghorns and poor feathering in any breed. The book recommends the vitamins in their water till 3 weeks of age at least. I also do the vitamins weekly through 16 weeks and for a few days during any time of stress. Edited by jessmomto2 - 13 Apr 2012 at 12:42pm
	Jess Wife to my Rick (5/04), homeschooling mama to Kara (11) and Aidan (7), and our preemie Anna 12/31/12. Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 1:00pm
	One of the normal sized 2 weekers: The runt?
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 1:03pm
	Wow, thanks Jess!! I'm going to get to Reber Ranch today and pick up a water supplement. I'm going to attach a pic of our setup right now for critique...could use some opinions. I think they're pretty happy though!
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 1:07pm
	Here's the brooder. Light on one end and food in the middle. I do see her eat and drink regularly but she sleeps more than all the rest including the 1 week olds. She has had Marek's vaccine.
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 5 years 158 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Points: 11473	Post Options Post Reply Quote jessmomto2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 1:23pm
	I think the brooder setup looks fine. The food has a warmer end and a cooler end. The water is at the opposite end so she's not detered from it being too warm. Sometimes they just have a slower start, and who knows what kind of shipping she went through. I'd give her a couple days with the vitamins mixed in their water and see if she perks up. I know last year i had a few who were later on getting feathers and slept more, too. I didn't have such a huge size difference though, but i've read that most times they eventually catch-up and you can't even tell who the little one's were.
	Jess Wife to my Rick (5/04), homeschooling mama to Kara (11) and Aidan (7), and our preemie Anna 12/31/12. Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

littlehands Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'insightful Member Rating(22) Perennial Pinner 2 years 105 days Joined: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Utah Points: 1772	Post Options Post Reply Quote littlehands Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 1:46pm
	That's definitely a significant difference. I'm inclined to think she'll catch up as well, with some TLC. Every time I look at chick pics, I get this massive twinge of envy.
	Rosa, Mom to Six- 15 to 1 year I sew and am a freelance writer. PM me! Find me at Pins and Needles

erinchelsea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'infamous Member Rating(21) P'insane Perennial Pinner 5 years 73 days Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Location: Central Iowa Points: 28722	Post Options Post Reply Quote erinchelsea Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 3:39pm
	Hard to say. We had a few runts in our batch of meaties and they didn't make it. But you never know, could just be a smaller bird or shipping stress. Hope she comes out of it!
	Erin, happy wife of Jason (7/21/07) and mama to Abram (3/09) and Adrie (6/11).

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 3:40pm
	Erin- how did they end up dying? Like...stressful and sick and sad and then die? Or just don't wake up one morning? I can deal with the latter...the former might make me never want chickens again. I can't handle that!
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

erinchelsea Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'infamous Member Rating(21) P'insane Perennial Pinner 5 years 73 days Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Location: Central Iowa Points: 28722	Post Options Post Reply Quote erinchelsea Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 4:21pm
	I wouldn't worry about it too much, Jess- meaties are different, they are prone to die easier than "normal" breeds. they looked bad for awhile and I asked DH to cull them but he didn't do it so they just eventually died. I don't think they were in pain or anything. Although any time you're dealing with animals you have to be prepared that they could get sick and die- it does happen.
	Erin, happy wife of Jason (7/21/07) and mama to Abram (3/09) and Adrie (6/11).

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 4:24pm
	Thanks Erin. We're off to the feed store in a few minutes to get the electrolyte supplement for their water, and I'm picking up some Diatomaceous earth too, for when we start to deep litter them in the coop next week!
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

Gotchickens Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'inductee Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 2 years 104 days Joined: 06 Mar 2011 Location: Idaho Points: 417	Post Options Post Reply Quote Gotchickens Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Apr 2012 at 5:20pm
	One thought is did they all come from the same hatchery? My Blue Orpingtons are developing a lot slower than the Ameraucanas. They are big but they are not getting in a lot of feathers. Could be the line they are from that causes a slower growth.
	Sarah ~:> Full time Mom to Peter 9/29/2010 and Joshua 11/27/2011. Two peas in a pod with the love of my life Dan 7/4/2009.

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 2:26am
	Well I just don't know what to do or if I should be worrying or not!!! That poor chick isn't growing. At all. I wish I had a digital kitchen scale because I'd start weighing her daily. She's now 19 days old and is smaller than my other newbies who are only 11 days old. I see her eat (albeit probably less than the others?) and drink and while she isn't bullied, she does get trampled on because they don't see her! It's kinda ridiculous IMO. I'm so sad!! I've been putting probiotics in their food and using the water supplement and haven't seen improvement in her. What else would you suggest?
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 2:28am
	Oh and we named her Cupcake because that's just about how big she is
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 5 years 158 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Points: 11473	Post Options Post Reply Quote jessmomto2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 16 Apr 2012 at 4:26pm
	She might need to be moved to a plastic tote to brood her so she's not getting stepped on and getting full access to food and water. Seperating her is all i can think of other than possibly a trip to the vet to be sure she's ok. She will have some trouble at first going back in with the others once she's bigger but eventually they'll accept her as one of the flock. Unless you can find a way to brooder her sperate but so they can still see her fully then her transition into the flock again will be less dramatic. Is there a way to put a wired off section within your brooder and still give her adaquate heat/cool areas? If you can get some scales that would be a good idea indeed. And if there was a nutritional imbalance it probably won't have worked itself out just yet. But her getting stepped on is worrisome. Edited by jessmomto2 - 16 Apr 2012 at 4:27pm
	Jess Wife to my Rick (5/04), homeschooling mama to Kara (11) and Aidan (7), and our preemie Anna 12/31/12. Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

Rgypsyrose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invisible Joined: 15 Feb 2009 Location: WI Points: 87	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rgypsyrose Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 17 Apr 2012 at 5:22pm
	I agree with Jess, separate her maybe put one other chick with her to keep her company. Also prepare your self and kids for the worst. I know that sounds bad but generally from my experience the ones you baby and try so hard to save usually die in the end. Good luck with her. Mary ps If you decide to take her to a vet, call around and see if you can find one that has experience with poultry...

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 3:39am
	UPDATE: Cupcake's still kickin'! Sweet little girl doesn't like to be handled a whole lot, except by Jeanine, but she's finally getting some feathers, yay! Here's a pic from tonight, she is about the size of a 2 week old, but she and the rest of her hatch-mates are 5 weeks old today!
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

sunsmiles Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'incredible Member Rating(22) Perennial Pinner 4 years 48 days Joined: 03 May 2009 Location: US Points: 6381	Post Options Post Reply Quote sunsmiles Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 3:34pm
	Yay! I'm so glad that she is finally feathering out! That is what I would be worried about most at this point... her being able to regulate her body temp since we still pretty cool during summer nights.
	Meghan "In a gentle way, you can shake the world." -Mahatma Gandhi

jessmomto2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(1) Perennial Pinner 5 years 158 days Joined: 11 Jan 2008 Location: Keuka Lake Points: 11473	Post Options Post Reply Quote jessmomto2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 3:37pm
	So glad she's finally getting feathers. Hopefully she'll catch up soon.
	Jess Wife to my Rick (5/04), homeschooling mama to Kara (11) and Aidan (7), and our preemie Anna 12/31/12. Raising our kids to know and love the Lord.

stegmanjessica Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'invaluable Member Rating(36) P'insane Perennial Pinner 4 years 65 days Joined: 16 Apr 2009 Location: In the Rain Points: 16029	Post Options Post Reply Quote stegmanjessica Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 4:02pm
	Yeah Meghan, it's getting old having the brooder lamp. I know they big ones still need it a little at night but she REALLY needs it and that stinks. Hopefully by the time they're all 8-9 weeks old she'll have enough feathers for me to remove the brooder lamp, because I think the rest will definitely be OK at that point.
	Mama to John (6), Jeanine (4), and William (2) Please visit my shop, Whirly Girl, for all your hand knit items!

ambrose Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'investigator Joined: 25 Sep 2007 Location: PDX Points: 9001	Post Options Post Reply Quote ambrose Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 4:23pm
	Yay, happy cupcake!
	Katherine mom to Solomon, 7/07, and Eve, 2/10.

J2 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List P'integral Member Rating(11) P'insane Perennial Pinner 2 years 309 days Joined: 13 Aug 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Points: 8100	Post Options Post Reply Quote J2 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 03 May 2012 at 9:57pm
	yay Cupcake!
	Jenn There’s a big difference between Knowledge & Wisdom. Knowledge is knowing that a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is not putting it in fruit salad.