3 month old silkie just lying on ground

[Merandajs]

We just got a 3 month old silkie with a group of other breed yesterday. She just stays by herself and doesn’t move around much at all. When we pick her up then set her down, she just lays down and doesn’t move. Is this simply fear or should I be concerned? Any advice?

 

[Eggcessive]

Silkies are pretty docile birds. Is she smaller than the others, and was she in the same flock as the other birds? Could she have left a buddy behind at her previous home? My 2 silkies in my large mixed flock always stuck together. They would hang in the barn with the other 2 bantams. I would get her eating some moistened chicken feed and a little scrambled egg. You can try to feed a treat to all and include her, making sure that she gets an opportunity to have some. A few drops of Poultry NutriDrench or other electrolytes and vitamin product may give her a boost. Sugar water or Gatorade might as well. Is she having normal droppings? Watch for signs of coccidiosis. Be sure to show her where the food and water is. If she is afraid or being bullied, a wire dog crate with her own food and water might be a good place to get used to the place.

 

[Chipmunk Chicks]

All good advice. Also, is it hot here you are? My chickens have wanted to stay on the ground and dustbathe today to beat the heat, so she may also be a little more susceptible to the heat, in addition to the other stress factors that may be going on. Lots of hydration and electrolytes, and mushy food, hopefully she perks up for you.