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Chris, that is what I used the first day because I did not have any electrolytes. It obviously worked great because my weak chick was better before I even got the electrolytes. I would not use it long term if it contains sugar, but otherwise I would think it would work in a pinch. Marie

Sounds like you are doing all you can. Just keep up the good work. You are right, it probably can breathe better now and will probably get stronger by the day. Marie

I would keep doing what you are doing. Did you get some electrolytes? I think that would be better than sugar water. And adding the feed like you are is a great idea. You could try to use a damp warm cloth to soften up some of the dry egg stuff on the chick but be careful not to chill it too...

I am sure you will do what you can. And if they don't make it you cant be too hard on yourself. You did the best you could. If you have yogurt with live cultures that would be great. Any type of electrolytes, not sure what it would be called in the UK but something with vitamins and minerals and...

Well I had one that was very weak after helping it out of the shell. I let it dry in the incubator. Then I took it and put it in the brooder. It could not even lift it's head. I did not have any electrolytes, which is recommended, but I had some water with vitamins and minerals that I drink. I...

I think you are right, the problem is not always a weak chick. As in my situation, where the humidity was not right and the chicks were shrink wrapped in the membrane. I have 5 that I helped out and the rest did not make it because they could not even pip or anything. I opened the eggs and saw...