One bald baby chick

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Trishkelly52
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One bald baby chick

Post by Trishkelly52 » Sun Sep 29, 2019 5:12 pm

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Sorry, you’ll have to put up with me, I’m new.
I’ve just had first hatch of 6.
One egg was by itself in an unused nest and hatched a very small
Chick. The chick was the 2nd to fledge, which didn’t make sense
Since it was small and I believe younger.
It made its way to the upper branches, and is being fed by a
Parent. It has little feathering on its head an
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d neck
And I also see under its wings and rump places where
There are no feathers. I’ve read further and see
They advise vitamin supplement.
I can’t take it away from the others, since it is dependent for food?
So not sure...wait until they are weaned? Then treat him, (if he makes it)?
I’m going to try and post pic s

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