My new chicken isn't walking nor eating,

Where did you get her from? Where are you keeping her at the moment? Try putting an egg right in front of her and wait to see if she tucks it under her body. That will tell you if she is broody or not.
Well, I got her from a farmer I know, they are very friendly and take good care of their chickens. And when placing an egg infront of her she shows no interest
 

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However, I think i might know why she is acting up. The other female chickens will hit/bite her on her head, or try to start a fight but she wont fight back because shes so weak despite her lack of eating. Maybe I should give her her own place to be till she is well enough to be with the others.
Is that a good idea?
 
Do you have a dog crate that you can put food and water into, but also keep it inside your coop with the other hens? That is a great way to introduce a new chicken, so they can get used to each other. She really needs to take some water right away if she has not already. Hopefully, she wasn't injured on the ride home. I would offer some electrolytes, pedialyte, or Gatorade today if possible.
 
I agree with eggcessive a dog crate that can be put in the coop is a good idea because if you seperate her for too long, she will be much lower in the pecking order than she is now.
 

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