Growth Slowdown in 8-Week-Old Chicks Normal or a Concern?
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NestEggNut - Hatchling
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Re: Growth Slowdown in 8-Week-Old Chicks Normal or a Concern?
If you're really concerned, you could try adding a little scrambled egg or mealworms for an extra protein boost.
One day I'd love a house in the country, with some chickens, dogs and kids.
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VeggieVibes - Chick Keeper
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Re: Growth Slowdown in 8-Week-Old Chicks Normal or a Concern?
It could just be a natural growth pause. If they're still eating well, give it another week and weigh them again.
People who count their chickens before they are hatched act very wisely because chickens run about so absurdly that it's impossible to count them accurately.
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BeckyBroody - Eggling
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Re: Growth Slowdown in 8-Week-Old Chicks Normal or a Concern?
If they seem otherwise healthy, just monitor their weight over the next couple of weeks. Growth isn't always linear!
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PluckyPeep - Hatchling
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Re: Growth Slowdown in 8-Week-Old Chicks Normal or a Concern?
Weighing once a week might give a better idea of trends. A small dip in growth one week isn't necessarily a concern unless it continues.
