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failure to thrive

failure to thrive on Alektorophobia: a running collection of one story we have gathered and hand-picked because they are worth your time. Every post here touches on failure to thrive in some way — the news, the analysis, the deep dives, and the occasional surprise find. Chickens. Everything there is to know about chickens and the fear of them. New stories are added to this page as we find them, so check back if you want to keep up with what is happening around failure to thrive, or subscribe to the RSS feed to get them as soon as they are published. Browse the collection below, or head back to the homepage to see everything Alektorophobia is covering right now.

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Is Tiny Biscuit a Runt, or Should We Cluck About It?

## Is Tiny Biscuit a Runt, or Should We Cluck About It? A tiny chick can certainly ruffle your feathers! Redditor /u/Top-Secretary-6643 is facing this very situation with their four Silkie/bantam chicks, where one, affectionately named Biscuit, is significantly smaller than her siblings. Weighing in at just 36g compared to her siblings' 68.5g - 87g, Biscuit’s size difference is raising concerns, despite her otherwise thriving behavior. This post dives into the crucial question: how small is *too* small? We’ll explore whether Biscuit's size is simply a case of being a petite bird, or if there’s a potential underlying issue. If you've ever wondered about egg fertility and successful hatching, you might also find our article, "Is This Egg Cluck-tastic? Checking Fertility for Hatching Success," helpful.