How Long Should I Give Them Sugar Water?

[alyssa558]

I got 12 lovely baby chicks from Ideal and I am giving them the recommended sugar water (.25 c to 8c water). How long until I can give them normal water? And when can I start giving them treats, like blueberries? I am, obviously, a brand-new chicken mom! Any chick advice will be very much appreciated.

 

[speckledhen]

You can stop after the first day. Actually, I've never given mine sugar water, but if you do it too long, they'll have very runny poop.

 

[alyssa558]

Thanks! I will start giving them regular water this evening.

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

48 hours should be good.