New Chickens not eating or drinking?

[ben0125]

A few hours ago we picked up some laying hens (no idea age and breed) and we put them in their coop and they wont eat or drink. We have a waterer and a feeder with pick n lay pullets in it. We also have given them scraps but they just inside the actual house, not the run. We have closed the run door so they cant fly away.
Please tell me if this is normal! I am clueless of the problem and need some help, thanks.
Chickens photos: https://imgur.com/gallery/ZSwyk

 

[ben0125]

peck n lay pellets*

 

[The Phantom]

Try Purina Layena plus omega 3. My hens seem to like it a lot and lay real well with it. Also mix in a little oyster shell. The water dish is good for the food dish I would have more of a box or bin that they can scratch in

 

[The Phantom]

Can you post some pictures.

 

[ben0125]

Can you post some pictures.

https://imgur.com/gallery/ZSwyk

 

[ben0125]

Here at pictures!
https://imgur.com/gallery/ZSwyk

 

[sawilliams]

They are just stresses and uncomfortable with the new surroundings. I would put a small feed and water dish inside the coop and keep an eye on them.

 

[ben0125]

They are just stresses and uncomfortable with the new surroundings. I would put a small feed and water dish inside the coop and keep an eye on them.

Small feed??? I have photos of setup, https://imgur.com/gallery/ZSwyk
scroll down to see all photos. I didnt want to stress them out by hanging around because if we go near them they instantly go inside

 

[Hen Pen Jem]

What did they eat at their previous location? Some hens prefer mash, they may not like the pellets or know it is food. My hens would not eat pellets, so I fed them layer mash and oyster shell free choice. I just adopted some point of lay hens in June. When I tried to feed them some fresh greens and fruit, they just looked at it like...e-e-e-w what the heck is that! Now, they are like piranhas; I have to push them back in order to fill the feeders with greens! It is only the first day, perhaps they will eat and drink tomorrow. They do get frightened and unsure of new environments and people. Just speak softly and be vigilant. Keep them separate from other poultry you may own, for a least two weeks. Check them for parasites internal and external.
How exciting, some new chickies! Best of luck!

 

[sawilliams]

Feed dish and water dish. Something you can place inside the coop so they can get food and water now and have time to destress.

Think of it like a new job but the hr lady forgot to show you where the bathroom was... You sit at your desk way longer then you should becuase you don't want to be the weirdo wondering the halls but you don't ask becuase you don't want someone to think your lazy or trying to get out of working.

They just need some time to adjust but untill they do they need the feed and water to be closer too where they feel safe.

If you can't put something in the coop can you block off the door to the coop and place them down in the run? They might not be happy about it but at least you can watch them from a distance.

And by keep and eye on them I don't mean hover I just mean to check in and see if they are starting to adjust