this was a really unfortunate post, but i followed it for advice. i researched on the internet all over forums, and the nearest farm, and basically got this general information over and over again :
The newborn chick has enough food stored, for over a day.
SO - after a day, put out some water...
I'm not sure about colourings, but i heard that if it's a boy, it quacks (loud) and if its a girl they tend to be quiet. But that isn't official it could just be gossip
I have 2 dogs, a cat, 30 odd budgies, 2 horses, 2 hens, one chick, and my favourite- my cockeral.
alot has happened concering the chickens, for example we had to rehome a cockeral because the next door neighbours had complained, and the council determined the solutions but we luckily found...