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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Quantity - you must order a certain number of chicks. Typically hatcheries
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Wisconsin Baby chicks are very
charming and also
hard to withstand,
but it's ideal to prepare for their
arrival prior to you obtain them. Prepare first
by gathering not only the
appropriate materials, but
likewise the proper
understanding to look after
them. Raising baby chicks is fairly
basic, you just should give them with the following: A
clean and also cozy
habitat A lot of food and water Interest as well as
love Environment Your habitat could be a straightforward box, fish tank,
pet cat provider, or guinea
pig cage. Line it with old towels and also
blankets (without loosened
strings!) to begin, and after a few weeks make use of straw over newspaper.
Note: Avoid making use of only
paper or various other sandal
surface areas-- or your chicks legs could grow
misshapen. You also require
something to provide food as well as
water in, such as a chicken feeder as well as water
recipe from the feed shop, or a pickle jar
lid for food as well as a family
pet bird water dispenser from an animal store. Likewise, as the chicks get
older you could present a perch
into the environment to get them
trained on setting down. Heat To
maintain your chicks warm you need to
offer them with a heat source.
This could be as basic as a 100 watt
light bulb in a reflective clamp style light from a
hardware store, or an infrared reptile warmth
bulb also work effectively (my
suggestion). Chicks require this
warmth 24/7 till their downy fluff is
replaced with plumes (which can use
up to 2 months). The recently
hatched need a temperature level
in between 90 and also 100 degrees,
and also each week this can
be decreased by
approximately 5 degrees or
so. The heat source ought
to get on simply one side of the cage
to permit chicks an array of
temperatures. The chicks are your finest
thermostat- if they are concealing in the
contrary edge of your warmth
lamp, you need to
lower the temperature. If
they are surrounding each other under the
heat (not merely cuddling),
you have to put some heat.
Home cleaning
Sanitation is essential as
well as it keeps your chicks healthy and
balanced. Make certain to change
the bed linen
usually and also
consistently supply clean
food as well as water Food as well as water.
Chicks expand really fast
which calls for plenty of clean
food as well as water. Give
enough at all times and also examine
usually to avoid dehydrated as well as
starving chicks. Chick food is various than adult chicken food, and it comes
in both medicated and
also non-medicated varieties. Feed chick food for the
first two months, then
switch to a grower food (~ 17 %
healthy protein) for an additional 2 months,
then to a somewhat
lower protein feed or a layer feed
(if you have layers). Soil Some chicks prefer to get a head start on taking
filth baths, while others will not use up that activity 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.
Focus as well as love There are a couple of advantages to hanging
out with your chicks. Firstly, they will probably bond with you and
not flee as grownups. Second, if you
examine your chicks daily and
watch their behavior, you can
catch health problem or various
other issues earlier. Keep an
eye out for hissing, limping, or
other unhealthy
indications. Make certain to
additionally look at
their poop, as looseness of the bowels can lead
to matted plumes and also clogged up cloaca.
Lastly, it is important to keep an eye out for social concerns, such as the
littlest chick obtaining badgered. Vacant nest syndrome So your
chicks are now completely feathery
as well as its time for them to leave the
safety of your house
and also relocate outside right into a cage. Take a look at our
area on chicken coops to get more information
about cages and also
proper cage environments.
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