Average Weight of Newborn Chicken Chick

Average weight of a newborn chicken chick is:

Correct Answer: 18 g

The average weight of a newly hatched chicken chick is 18 g. This is approximately 1/3 of the standard egg weight (58 g), as approximately 2/3 of the egg mass is used for embryonic development and evaporative water loss during incubation.

Weight Comparison

• Standard chicken egg weight: 58 g
• Newborn chick weight: ~18 g (approximately 31% of egg weight)
• Egg weight at 22 weeks (start of laying): 36 g
• Egg weight at 42 weeks (peak production): 58 g (standard/mature size)

Egg Size Classification

• Jumbo egg: more than 70 g
• Standard egg: 58 g
• Small/Pee-wee egg: less than 40 g