Photo shows a Citron chick at nearly two weeks old being hand fed with a small pipette. At this age, the chicks beak is very delicate and soft, so care must be taken when handling and feeding such a young chick. Formula is prepared fairly thin at a temperature of 102 to 103 degrees and fed every 2 hours around the clock. As the chick grows, the formula is thickened slightly and the volumn delivered is increased every few feedings. This ensures a proper growth pattern and essential nutrients the chick needs as it develops.
Eyes are wide open and color is beginning to come through in the crest.
Soon the feather sheaths will be popping open exposing the beautiful white feathers within. The chicks beak and feet are now turning black and one can see this chick still needs to grow into it's big feet. At this stage, the chick is very alert and beginning to show some personality traits as it loves to be cuddled and held close to the body for warmth. We beleive it is a female as it shows smaller and daintier characteristcis. The chick pictured here is slightly over two and a half months old.