New Pullets Not Eating

[Lehcar4]

Sounds like it's just stress. Are you sure they aren't eating *anything* for a few days? You're right that it has been some time and they should start eating soon.

I've had long car rides to introduce new chickens to the flock three times so far. I do not notice them eating the first day and second day, but third day I do notice them eat maybe 0.25 pounds each or a bit more?

No, not even that much, unless they did a little today. I’m watching them on a coop cam pretty closely, not every minute obviously, but also poop is non existent. Even in the morning under the roost bar! Nothing. There’s a couple watery poops in the run, with some green in it, but literally two of those in 3 days.

 

[Fluffy_Butt_Hutt]

No, not even that much, unless they did a little today. I’m watching them on a coop cam pretty closely, not every minute obviously, but also poop is non existent. Even in the morning under the roost bar! Nothing. There’s a couple watery poops in the run, with some green in it, but literally two of those in 3 days.

I only know that because they wouldn't eat in front of me! They got eventually used to a lot of handling and me in general, but I had to check the feed in their separate quarantine area inside to know!

 

[TheChickenGirl16]

It was right of you to come on here to ask, but I bet that there’s not a lot to worry about. One day they’ll start, and you’ll be SOOO relieved!

 

[Lehcar4]

No problem. I was just curious.

Hang in there. This is a battle that you’re going to win.

Thank you

 

[Lehcar4]

It was right of you to come on here to ask, but I bet that there’s not a lot to worry about. One day they’ll start, and you’ll be SOOO relieved!

Yes I hope so!

 

[Fluffy_Butt_Hutt]

The worst case scenario is that they're lethargic from an illness, but everyone is right that it's most likely just them figuring out food!

 

[Lehcar4]

Thank you

 

[rosemarythyme]

Since they're drinking I'd add some Poultry Nutri-Drench or electrolytes to the water to try and perk them up a bit, and help them over the stress of being in a new home.

 

[Lehcar4]

Thank you. This morning I gave them both rooster booster poultry cell with a dropper. I’m hoping that helps wake up their appetite ??

 

[TheChickenGirl16]

Please let us know when they start eating!!