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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Oregon Baby chicks are very
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by compiling not just the
right materials, yet
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knowledge to look after
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environment Lots of food and also water Focus and also
love Habitat Your habitat can be a
simple box, fish tank,
feline carrier, or guinea
porker cage. Line it with old towels and
coverings (without any loosened
strings!) to begin, as well as after a
couple of weeks utilize straw over newspaper.
Keep in mind: Avoid utilizing only
newspaper or other slipper
surfaces-- or your chicks legs can expand
misshapen. You likewise need
something to serve up food and also
water in, such as a chicken feeder as well as water
meal from the feed shop, or a pickle jar
cover for food and also a family
pet bird water dispenser from a pet shop. Also, as the chicks get
older you can present a perch
into the environment to get them
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maintain your chicks heat you need to
provide them with a heat source.
This can be as simple as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp design lamp from an equipment store, or an infrared reptile heat
light bulb likewise function effectively (my
recommendation). Chicks require this
warmth 24/7 until their downy fluff is
changed with feathers (which can occupy to two months). The recently
hatched require a temperature
between 90 and 100 degrees,
and also each week this can
be reduced by
about 5 levels or
so. The warmth source must be on just one side of the cage
to enable chicks a range of
temperatures. The chicks are your finest
thermometer- if they are concealing in the
other corner of your heat
lamp, you need to
minimize the temperature level. If
they are smothering each other under the
warmth (not just curling up),
you need to put some heat.
Housekeeping
Sanitation is essential and it maintains your chicks healthy. Make certain to alter
the bedding
usually as well as
consistently supply tidy
food and also water Food as well as water.
Chicks grow quite quick
which needs a lot of clean
food and also water. Supply
sufficient at all times as well
as check
usually to avoid parched as well as
starving chicks. Chick food is various than grown-up chicken food, as well as it is available in both medicated and
also non-medicated ranges. Feed chick food for the
initial two months, after that
switch over to a grower food (~ 17 %
protein) for one more 2 months,
and then to a somewhat
lower protein feed or a level feed
(if you have levels). Soil Some chicks want
to obtain a running start on taking
dirt bathrooms, while others will not occupy that task up until they are
older. If you have the area in your chick
unit, present a tray of sand or
dirt for them to shower in.
Focus as well as love There are a couple of benefits to spending quality time with your chicks. Firstly, they will more than likely bond with you and
not flee as grownups. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily and also
view their habits, you can
capture ailment or various
other problems previously. Watch out for hissing, limping, or
various other unhealthy
signs. Make sure to
additionally look at
their poop, as diarrhea could bring about matted feathers and also obstructed cloaca.
Lastly, it is important to look out
for social concerns, such as the
littlest chick obtaining picked
on. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are currently completely feathered
as well as its time for them to leave the
safety and security of your home
as well as relocate outside right into a cage. Check out our
part on chicken coops to read more
about coops as well as
correct cage habitats.
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