Anything I can do to give them a boost?

[Fancie]

Okay my chicks cam in yeaterday from ideal and they seemed to be fine, but today a few of them don't look so good. Is there anything I can do to get them up and going... sugar water.. anything. One has coloring I really like but I don't think he is doing very well.

 

[chasitypearl]

i have seen sugar water work wonders give it a try

 

[eggzettera]

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Cooked egg will give them a boost especially the yolk.

I keep these two recipes on hand for such things also, these are Dlhunicorn's recipes...

here is a recipe for a homemade Ringers solution from a rehabber (you do need salt substitute though):

1 1/4 teasoon sodium chloride (NaCl, common salt)

1 teaspoon sodium bicarbonate (baking soda)

rounded 1/2 teaspoon potassium chloride (commonly called "Muriate of Potash" >>>Salt substitutes contain mostly potassium chloride)

2 tablespoons glucose (a common source is corn syrup)

add above to 1/2 gallon water

If you do not have that then you can make your own emergency electrolyte solution:
(emergency electrolyte solution WHO):
1 cup of water
2 tsp. sugar
1/8 tsp salt
1/8 tsp baking soda
(make fresh daily)

I also have Avia Charge 2000 that I ordered from Murray McMurray (my feed store didn't carry it. It is a great multi-vitamin, it comes in a powder form & lasts me & my tiny flock.​

 

[RendonRoo]

I've been advised here that sugar water can cause pasty butt so be carefull. Not saying not to use it because i have one that is spradlelegged and not eating real well. She is on sugar water but i'm alternating her with plain water.

 

[Snakeoil]

Keep them warm with fresh water and chick starter and they should do fine.

 

[E.G.Glayer]

You could add the vitamin / electrolyte powder to the water. You can buy it at any feedstore. I have used it before and have not had any negative issues.

 

[charlotteda]

There may be some reason this is an awful thing to do but I gave my weak ones water with just a bit of honey in it.