2 day old chicks wont eat or drink....

[Reurra]

I know they can go a little while on the yolk, but they refuse to have anything to do with the food or drink offered. What do I do? I can tell they are weak!

 

[silkiechicken]

Tap on the feed like a hen, spread some feed on tissue on the ground, dip their beaks in water. They should figure it out once you show them what is what.

 

[Reurra]

Tap on the feed like a hen, spread some feed on tissue on the ground, dip their beaks in water. They should figure it out once you show them what is what.

Yep, thats what they did but instead they screamed bloody murder.

I got one to eat this afternoon, but the other one is still not doing great. I used some water, honey and chick feed, opened it beak and scraped a small amount on its lower beak, when it closed its mouth, it gulped it down. It seems to be doing better now with food in its belly. it was a very small amount, but he has perked up. We will see how he does in a few more hours. I hope I dont have to cull him.

Hes blind in one eye and his right leg seems to want to go sideways at the hip 90 degrees from the hip. He wiggles well enough when i pick him up, but does not walk very easily when i put him down.