floppy pale comb

[MinnesotaNice]

yeah I put some drops of colispirol( i think that's what it is called) in her water

No idea what that is! I'm guessing a little dehydration since she's perky otherwise. When pullets are getting ready to lay, they'll get a nice red comb. Just keep pushing the water and get some electrolytes for her water if you can. There's also some electrolyte recipes you can whip up at home with salt, water, sugar, etc. Also continue to keep an eye on her.

 

[chicken loco]

yes I thinkshe's doing better than this morning now, her comb is reder and seems more active!

 

[chicken loco]

yes I will thanks! oh one question though, what exactly is electroryte and what does it do? sorry Im a little bit nw at this

 

[NickyKnack]

There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to join the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around the run. Good luck with your girl.

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas and ! Pleased you joined our community! Best of luck with that comb!

 

[MinnesotaNice]

yes I will thanks! oh one question though, what exactly is electroryte and what does it do? sorry Im a little bit nw at this

No worries - ask away! Basically your body needs electrolytes (salt, calcium) to function. We get it from eating, too. Adding electrolytes to water is how we (and chickens) replenish the minerals we lose when dehydrated, working out, are sick, etc. Think Gatorade and Powerade. The sodium also helps our body hold onto water. I'll add a couple links to show you what I mean. I use organic apple cider vinegar in their water for water change 1, fresh water for water change 2, added electrolytes/vitamins for water change 3, fresh water for water change 4, then repeat. You don't have to use it, but I suggest keeping it on hand or make it yourself to perk them up a bit when needed.

https://www.amazon.com/Rooster-Boos...d=1484837882&sr=8-2&keywords=chicken+vitamins

https://www.amazon.com/Durvet-BC101...d=1484837882&sr=8-1&keywords=chicken+vitamins

https://www.amazon.com/Nutri-Drench...rd_wg=a4Sl1&psc=1&refRID=SZ9CXKD5VK2ZFBHV45KV

Good luck and WELCOME to BYC!

 

[chicken loco]

Hey thank you so much for the links and everything! Iwas wondering though if the chickens mind the taste of vingar/salt?

 

[MinnesotaNice]

Not in moderation. For the ACV, I use 1 tablespoon per gallon as a rule of thumb. We give all of our animals ACV - it's really good for them. It's good for people, too. If you're making your own electrolyte solution, you only use 1 teaspoon or so per gallon of water. That's how I do it anyways.

 

[chicken loco]

Ok thanks!!