Electrolytes in water.

[Teresa D]

I've been giving electrolytes from day 2 and they are 5 weeks old. Is it okay to continue giving electrolytes for life or how many months do you usually stop giving?

 

[chickenlittle21]

You can give them electrolytes as long as you want but I would make sure the electrolytes that your using don't have artificial flavors or dyes. They don't need electrolytes anymore, though. I recommend putting apple cider vinegar in your chickens water instead.

 

[Teresa D]

You can give them electrolytes as long as you want but I would make sure the electrolytes that your using don't have artificial flavors or dyes. They don't need electrolytes anymore, though. I recommend putting apple cider vinegar in your chickens water instead.

I actually have been doing that from day 2 also.

 

[Teresa D]

So can we use barn lime instead of grit?

 

[rosemarythyme]

Electrolytes really aren't meant for long term use. They usually have a lot of sodium.

Use them to help chickens deal with stress (like shipping) or dehydration (hot days).