2 month Silkie will eat everything but feed

[ArtCaptain]

For some reason my 2 month old Silkie ( I think it's a hen) will eat everything, but feed! It'll eat bugs, fish, and sometimes fruit and lettuce, but when I try to give it feed it just STARES AT THE FEED.

It looks as if it has no appetite or the feed just looks unappetizing. I hope it's not being picky because if it is it's gonna starve to death soon!

Things I have tried(and haven't really worked):
-Keeping it isolated for a day with just food and water
-Feeding it a porridge like mix of feed and baby chicken feed

Does anyone know if this is some type of phase or if it's probably coming down with some sort of sickness?

 

[Den in Penn]

If it is eating everything else it isn't sick just another picky eater. Just cut down on the other stuff for a while till it starts eating the feed.

 

[drumstick diva]

Do you feed chick starter dry? Maybe if you moistened it a bit, she would find it more appealing. Or if it is larger pieces, grind them down some as well. Bantam chicks are small and if things are too difficult for them - they will look for things that are easy(and soft).

 

[ArtCaptain]

If it is eating everything else it isn't sick just another picky eater. Just cut down on the other stuff for a while till it starts eating the feed.

I wouldn't be surprised actually.

 

[ArtCaptain]

If it is eating everything else it isn't sick just another picky eater. Just cut down on the other stuff for a while till it starts eating the feed.

Do you feed chick starter dry? Maybe if you moistened it a bit, she would find it more appealing. Or if it is larger pieces, grind them down some as well. Bantam chicks are small and if things are too difficult for them - they will look for things that are easy(and soft).

I did feed it some mushy chick feed, and it ate some... I think I'll try giving some more of the chick feed with only small seeds mixed in. If that doesn't work I think I'll cut down on the treats like Den in Penn said. Other than that are there any feeds specifically that have small seeds in them? Where I go to buy feed most of the stuff's pretty chunky. (There are other places nearby that sell feed so I think I'll try those if anyone mentions any.)

 

[Folly's place]

My bantams eat Flock Raiser crumbles just fine, from hatching. Stop all the treats! She will figure out that the crumbles really taste great. Offering goodies is NOT a good idea, except in very small amounts. Adding seeds to her base diet will encourage her to eat seeds. Mary