Well problem #1, they should be housed individually.
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Originally Posted by Cornsnake FAQ
It is not recommended to house more then one cornsnake in the same enclosure. The problems that arise from co-habitating include cannibalism, transmission of disease and stress. It is better to avoid a problem then create them.
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Stress from shipping (or moving from one location to another) will also cause them to not eat. I wouldn't be concerned with them not eating until 3-4 weeks have gone by.
Do not deprive the hatchlings from water. They will also not eat eggs of any sort. Pinky mice (try both f/t and live) are the usual food item for hatchling colubrids. Offer food every 5 days.
If after several weeks they are still not eating on their own, their are a number of alternatives to trick the hatchlings into eating. Scenting the pinky mice with an Anole or scenting with chicken broth are the two most common. You can also cut small slits in the back of a pinky to encourage a feeding response.