5 Day Old Bantam Not Drinking On Own

Bantam Babes

Chirping
11 Years
Apr 29, 2011
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Illinois
I have a 5 day old bantam chick that pecks at the water but does not appear to be lifting her head after and gulping the water down like the others. I've tried repeatedly to dip her beak in to teach her but she is not catching on. The first few days I kept her going by using a syringe to hydrate her. I've tried to put marbles in the waterer to entice her. I've been mixing water in with the chick starter to make a mash just to get some nutrients and water in her (I'm also curious if this is okay so if you know, please give feedback). She goes to town on that but I'm worried if she doesn't actually learn how to gulp water soon she will deteriorate. She is curious and active but not quite as steady on her feet as the others. Brooder is warm enough. Any additional tips on what to try?
 

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