Please help!! Silkie chick not eating

[EBertram]

I picked up a silkie chick yesterday evening. She is about 5-6 days old. She was really chirpy last night. But I've noticed she hasn't eaten and she's become pretty lethargic. When I pick her up she's really chirpy but then falls back asleep. Please help!! This was replacement baby for my 4 yr old daughter who just lost her other baby

 

[featherhead007]

Silkies are difficult..Try some sugar in the water, use an eyedropper if necc. take it very slow and careful! poor little bird.

 

[Squishychicken]

Do you have nutri drench on hand?

 

[Squishychicken]

Where did you get the bird from?
Has the bird been quarantined from the rest if the flock m

 

[Tiana's chickens]

Do you have a heat lamp? What temperature? Is she eating or drinking? Is it possible she's lonely? It's recommended to buy chicks in 2s or more

 

[EBertram]

Where did you get the bird from?
Has the bird been quarantined from the rest if the flock m[/QUOT

I got her from a lady about an hour from home. I also got 3 polish at the same time from someone else they are all currently quarantined together and away from my other chicks.

 

[EBertram]

Do you have a heat lamp? What temperature? Is she eating or drinking? Is it possible she's lonely? It's recommended to buy chicks in 2s or more

I have her in with 3 polish that I got at the same time but not from the same person. They are all running around alert and active.

 

[AlleysChicks]

I have her in with 3 polish that I got at the same time but not from the same person. They are all running around alert and active.

but do you have a heat lamp? They need to stay warm. About 90F until they can start regulating body temp better.

 

[EBertram]

Yes I have a heat lamp.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

How is your chick today?
Have you showed her food/water?

Photos of your brooder set-up may be helpful.