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[tamrah94]

My name is tamrah and this is my first time having chickens i have two for day old chicks. We have Yellow is buff orpington and red/ brown rhode island red. Me and my son and fiance are raising them. We also have dogs and cats and fish. I found this site by looking up how to care for chicks that won't eat or drink I have one that won't eat or drink . .

 

[theoldchick]

 

[sourland]

Good morning, tamrah, and welcome to BYC. Have you tried offering mashed scrambled eggs to the chick that is reluctant to eat?

 

[DobieLover]

Hello Tamrah, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
How old is the chick that won't eat or drink? Sadly that is usually a sign that chick has something wrong with it and they generally don't make it.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Make sure they are under heat, not too warm, not too cold, around 88-90°F on the floor. No drafts in the brooder, do not cover the lid with anything but chicken wire or hardware cloth. Dip the chicks beaks in the water so they know where to find water. Crush the starter feed and sprinkle it on a paper towel around the feeder. Tap with your finger like you are eating to get them started.

Enjoy your new babies!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Tamrah and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[tamrah94]

Hello Tamrah, and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
How old is the chick that won't eat or drink? Sadly that is usually a sign that chick has something wrong with it and they generally don't make it.

She is about four days old

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. Take a good look at the chicks behind. Do you see any dried poop?

Also, you might get a couple of more chicks. If one dies, it will be rough on the remaining chick. You'll want company for the other.

 

[TwoCrows]

She is about four days old

Is her vent clear?

 

[Grammy60]

Hello Tamrah and welcome to BYC We are happy you have joined us