New Pullets Not Eating

[Lehcar4]

They FINALLY ate. It had to have been just before they went into the coop to roost tonite. I am so relieved. I put about a cup of feed mixed with a little water to make it mash in shallow dish this morning and just set it right next to the feeder. Almost all of it was eaten when I checked on everyone at dark. Thank you so much everyone for your comments and insight. It really put my mind at ease.

 

[TheChickenGirl16]

They FINALLY ate. It had to have been just before they went into the coop to roost tonite. I am so relieved. I put about a cup of feed mixed with a little water to make it mash in shallow dish this morning and just set it right next to the feeder. Almost all of it was eaten when I checked on everyone at dark. Thank you so much everyone for your comments and insight. It really put my mind at ease.

Congratulations!
Great job persevering!!

 

[Goatsanddogs]

Hi! I need some advice or at least some peace of mind. I have 2 new pullets, 5 mo old. Picked them up on Tuesday evening. It is now Friday night and they have not eaten a thing. Nothing. They probably aren’t used to my starter/grower feed so I have tried: soaking the feed in a little warm water to give them mash. When that didn’t work I tried the following: scrambled egg, mealworms, BSFL, chopped apple, shredded cabbage. Won’t touch any of it. They are drinking water, but I am getting extremely concerned. I’ve checked them over thoroughly. Them seem very healthy. Help?

Have you tried some canned tuna?