New baby chick won't eat

[UlmerChickens]

We just got a new day old chick and she's not eating much.
We are giving her some chick starter but it seems to be a bit too large for her.
Any ideas of what we should feed her as an alternative?

 

[ChickenMammX4]

Try making a mash with the starter and water.

 

[brucifer]

Is she drinking at all? She may need to just settle down to her new surroundings. I always have water with added electrolytes available for my new chicks just to give them a little boost.

 

[UlmerChickens]

Is she drinking at all? She may need to just settle down to her new surroundings. I always have water with added electrolytes available for my new chicks just to give them a little boost.

Yes, she is drinking. Where can I get electrolyte water for chickens?

 

[UlmerChickens]

Try making a mash with the starter and water.

Can we simply mix in the feed with water and then mash? If so we can definitely try that

 

[SueT]

Yes, just moisten the feed, it's easier to eat.

 

[brucifer]

Yes, she is drinking. Where can I get electrolyte water for chickens?

If she's drinking, then that's a good thing. Dehydration is a bigger issue for new chicks. She can live off her yolk sac for a few days. She will probably start eating soon.

As for electrolytes for chicks, most feed stores carry several products. I use Sav-a-Chick that I get at TSC. It's a good product.

 

[SueT]

Also, is there only one single chick? That could cause stress as they are flock animals.