Another week has passed and the chicks have increased their size and weight again. Unlike last week though, chick development at week 3 has a graph. That’s right people, I’ve actually put pen to paper (in a metaphorical sense). The things I do for my art… Is that statement over dramatic? Most definitely. Slightly camp? Quite possibly. Actually true? Damn right it is and the line graph later on shows the increase in weight better than I can actually explain. But first to the standard gallery of feathering out pictures (cue gallery music):
Wing development at week 3
The wings haven’t really changed much in terms of new feathers since last week. There are definitely more feathers at week 3 and they are bigger than they were last week but in terms of new feathers? Not so much. The same areas (under wings) are still just fluffy rather than feathered. I haven’t bothered uploading the picture of the tail at week 3 of development. It is exactly the same situation as with the wings. Feathers are longer. Full stop.
Flank development at week 3
The flank feathers that had started coming through last week have really for going this week. The flank feathers that were about 10mm or 1/3 inch wide (if you just read , please correct me as I haven’t bothered checking) are now a good 25mm or 1 inch wide. Quite rapid progress but not really an unexpected development as the other feathers are spreading or growing at a similar rate.
Neck development at week 3
Now the neck feather development at week 3 is something a bit more interesting. Both the front and the back of the neck have developed the beginnings of feathers. If you haven’t seen this before, it looks like someone has tries to push a feather out of a straw. If you flip back to the first picture of the post, you can see them better. They remind me of the spines on the neck of some dinosaurs. If the chicks were the size of ostriches I might be scared but at 150mm (6 inches) tall I’m mostly not worried. Mostly…
Belly development at week 3
Week three has shown another new set of feathers coming through. The belly feathers, which look suspiciously like go faster stripes if you ask me. These feathers are about the same size as the flank feathers were last week so I expect them to have met in the middle and be a wide band by this time next week. I will just have to wait and see.
In terms of weight, the graph shows it better than any explanation. Unless you can’t read graphs. In which case it doesn’t. Either way, here is my line graph of chick weights from hatch to week 3. Click on it to see the graph better. The percentage weight gain is roughly 70% for all of the birds now, even the Barbezieux which were lagging somewhat previously.
Chick weight from hatch to week 3
Anyone know if all chickens feather out in the same order or if there is some variation?
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Typically hatcheries online offer both standard breeds
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Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries
will require you buy a minimum of 25 chicks at a time. The number is
necessary for the chicks survival during shipping. All 25 chicks are put
in one small box without heat. They are crowded in the box and produce
enough body heat to arrive in good shape. * The wait - If you choose to
buy chicks from a feed store you will have them the same day but if you
choose to go with a hatchery you have to wait until they are ready to ship
and then wait for the chicks to arrive. Ordering baby chicks online in
Topawa Arizona is easy and has always been a very pleasant
experience of me. It can be a little frustrating waiting for the chicks
but it's so worth the wait. When the post office calls and you hear all
those little "cheeps" or "chirps" in the background you'll know the wait
was worth it! How to Care for your new baby chickens in Topawa,
Arizona Baby chicks are quite
cute and also
tough to resist,
yet it's finest to prepare for their
arrival prior to you obtain them. Prepare initially
by gathering not only the
appropriate products, but
additionally the proper
expertise to take care of
them. Raising baby chicks is relatively
simple, you simply need
to offer them with the following: A
clean and also warm and comfortable
habitat A lot of food and water Attention and
love Environment Your environment can be a basic box, aquarium,
feline service provider, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels as well as
coverings (without any loose
strings!) to begin, and also after a few weeks use straw over newspaper.
Note: Avoid utilizing only
paper or other slipper
surfaces-- or your chicks legs could expand
malformed. You also require
something to provide food and
water in, such as a chicken feeder as well as water
meal from the feed shop, or a pickle container
cover for food and a pet bird water dispenser from a family pet shop. Also, as the chicks age you can present a perch
into the habitat to get them
educated on perching. Heat To
maintain your chicks heat you need to
supply them with a warmth source.
This can be as basic as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style lamp from a
hardware store, or an infrared reptile heat
light bulb also work very
well (my
recommendation). Chicks require this
heat 24/7 up until their downy fluff is
replaced with feathers (which can use
up to 2 months). The freshly
hatched out need a temperature level
between 90 and also 100 degrees,
and also each week this can
be reduced by
roughly 5 levels approximately. The heat resource ought
to be on just one side of the cage
to permit chicks a variety of
temperatures. The chicks are your best
thermostat- if they are hiding in the
other corner of your warmth
light, you need to
minimize the temperature. If
they are surrounding each various other under the
heat (not merely curling up),
you have to put some warmth.
House cleaning
Cleanliness is key and also it maintains your chicks healthy. Be sure to change
the bed linen
typically as well as
constantly offer tidy
food as well as water Food and also water.
Chicks grow very quickly
which calls for lots of tidy
food and also water. Supply
enough in any way times and also examine
typically to
stop dehydrated and
starving chicks. Chick food is various compared
to grown-up chicken food, and also it is available in both medicated as well as non-medicated varieties. Feed chick food for the
initial 2 months, then
change to a raiser food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for one more 2 months,
then to a somewhat
lower protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have levels). Dirt Some chicks like to get a head start on taking
dirt bathrooms, while others will not use up that activity up until they are
older. If you have the space in your chick
room, introduce a tray of sand or
dust for them to wash in.
Attention as well as love There are a
few benefits to spending time with your chicks. To start
with, they will most
likely bond with you and also
not run away as adults. Second, if you
analyze your chicks daily and also
watch their habits, you could
catch illness or other troubles previously. Keep an
eye out for hissing, hopping, or
various other unhealthy
indicators. Make sure to
likewise take a look at
their poop, as looseness of the bowels could bring about matted plumes and blocked cloaca.
Finally, it is necessary to watch out for social concerns, such as the
tiniest chick obtaining picked
on. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are now completely feathered
as well as its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your home
and relocate outside right into a
coop. Have a look at our
area on chicken cages to read more
regarding cages as well as
correct cage habitats.
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