@ChickenCanoe , @sseabass and everyone else that might be curious... peachicks are delicate when young, and they really do best if raised in a proper brooder if they weren't hatched by a hen.
Peachicks will usually lose weight for three to four days, but by day 5 should be gaining weight daily.
Diarrhea in a peachick is never normal.
Some people feed chick starter, but I prefer turkey starter. It's higher in protein and niacin, which is something they need more of.
Source:
http://www.boxess.com/pbaby2.htm
To teach pea chicks to eat:
·drop ground up chick starter in front of them while talking making 'whee whee 'and 'bup bup' noises. You are mom.
·Point to the food and scratch with finger.
·Once some learn, they will show others.
·Dip nose beaks in water gently to teach them to drink;
-Kathy
