Micro Baby

[Taprock]

Last month my Serema hen, Etta hatched out four babies. The last to hatch turned out to be a frizzled micro. Here s/he is with he/r brother. They are both five weeks old. He's already crowing. I haven't spent enough time with them yet to come up with names.

 

[SilverSage]

Gotham is way cute. I know nothing about chickens, is he likely to be healthy and live a full life? What leads to this, is it a genetic mutation, or a problem with the egg? Nutritional issue?

 

[SilverSage]

It's not letting me edit my post, not sure why it auto correct "oh that is" to "Gotham"

 

[Taprock]

It is genetic. They tend not to live as long and can have problems. Where I live they also need heat during the winter or to be brought inside.

 

[Allee]

Awww, both chicks are adorable! I hope the little guy is healthy enough to overcome his genetic challenges, he's awfully cute with those frizzy feathers. I know Gotham was an accident on Dani's part, but I like it!