electrolyte vitamin package

[KiotiCK25]

yesterday I received 16 chicks from meyer hatchery and all are doing fine.

I'm trying to figure out how much of the electolyte powder I'm supposed to mix with the 1 quart waterer?

the package says mix entire contents 4oz with 128 gallons of water. Hmmm so how much do you mix with 1 quart? A pinch?


Also it doesn't like they really like the GroGel stuff too much.


thanks,

sean

 

[Catalina]

my package says 1/4 tsp for 1 quart water. But I don't know if different brands have different mixing rates?

 

[greyfields]

That would be 0.1875 teaspoons per gallon. Mix up a gallon and then fill the quart container 4 times with it.

 

[Katelyn]

I had that same problem and used a pinch for a quart of it. Or until it turned light yellow (which takes while)

 

[MissPrissy]

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This is how I mix mine, too.

What brand do you have?

 

[KiotiCK25]

I found the little tag, it was an upside down sticker that said mix 1/4 teaspoon with 1 gallon of water.


I'm good. I'll post a pic later today.

thanks

sean

 

[hinkjc]

I was just going to add that it should have been labeled 1/4 tsp per gallon. It is important not to overdo electrolytes. Excess salt intake can be deadly and is really only meant to be provided in cases of dehydration and overheating. Offer it for the first day or two, then provide fresh clean water. Also, mine came with a scoop, which gives the exact measurement with the package.

Jody

 

[s6bee]

My package said 1/4 tsp. per gallon. If in doubt, it's better to do less than more.
Good luck!