Chicks here!

[bjerro]

Hi! Just brought my first girls home. They all went right for the radiant heater even though the car was super warm. Haven't drank or eaten yet but I did show them where the food was. Sound normal??

 

[PachecoPeeps]

Once they warm up and destress they should start acting normal but be sure to keep an eye on them.

 

[bjerro]

About an hour later now and I showed them how to eat and drink. They ate, didn’t drink, and went back under the heater and are asleep. How long before I try to get them to drink again? I have a dropper and electrolytes.

 

[SilkiesInSuburb]

Good luck with your babies, I hope it goes well!

 

[bjerro]

I did the dipping thing. They weren’t interested.

 

[SilkiesInSuburb]

Maybe they're just not thirsty right now. If they don't drink after 24 hours that is a cause for concern.

 

[heidibee]

I see mine eating MUCH more often than I catch them drinking. They're such pigs!