How long do I need to add electrolytes and probiotics to chick water?

[Boomerwaffen]

Hi All,

We have 19 birds all 2 weeks old and doing well. That said they’re up to drinking 3 gallons of water a day. As part of that flock there are 13 chickens, 5 ducks and one Embden gosling. So it’s an extra $8/day right now. Any advice is helpful as I’m a noob.

Thanks in advance!

 

[heckitypeck]

No professional or anything lol but I've raised a few groups of chickens and I've always just put the minerals in the water until they were old enough to put out in the yard, and I put them in the water again if one of the birds gets sick.

 

[Boomerwaffen]

No professional or anything lol but I've raised a few groups of chickens and I've always just put the minerals in the water until they were old enough to put out in the yard, and I put them in the water again if one of the birds gets sick.

Thanks! Did you give a full pack per gallon? I also use a very good organic chick starter.

 

[rosemarythyme]

If they're 2 weeks old and doing fine I would discontinue both. Electrolytes especially are not meant for long term use - good to deal with stress (shipping, heat) but that's about it.

 

[GC-Raptor]

I use Nutri-Drench for 10 days, following label directions. So till they were 13 days old with my latest batch.

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[Boomerwaffen]

If they're 2 weeks old and doing fine I would discontinue both. Electrolytes especially are not meant for long term use - good to deal with stress (shipping, heat) but that's about it.

Thanks a ton!

 

[Boomerwaffen]

I use Nutri-Drench for 10 days, following label directions. So till they were 13 days old with my latest batch.View attachment 2739504
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Thank you!

 

[Lemon-Drop]

I put electrolytes in the water for a week then stop after that.

 

[Boomerwaffen]

I put electrolytes in the water for a week then stop after that.

Awesome thanks!