How much SUGAR in Sugarwater???

[Hanh3197]

People say if you think there is something wrong with your chick(s) you should give them a boost with sugar water or gatorade mixed with water.
How much sugar should you put in there water??? Also even when only 1 or 2 chicks are not well, can you feed the whole group (6chicks) the sugar water/ gatorade water?

Thanks!

 

[annie3001]

imo: i have never had to add sugar to water. not necessary.

 

[Chickengal505]

I put about two teaspoons in a chick waterer, which might be a quart. And yup, all can partake of the sugery water

 

[FireTigeris]

I put enough to taste it, just like when I do salt for some kind of wash or something.

I'd recommend gator aid/whatever cut by water (50/50) instead- more good stuff in it then just sugar (which there is a lot of).

I'd let everyone have it in case whatever you see is contagious or stress related.

 

[Hanh3197]

Thanks for the help!

Does the taste of the gatorade matter??

 

[Chickengal505]

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Nope

 

[BoltonChicken]

I would do NOTHING to chickens that cannot be found in nature. I do not believe in adding sugar to water, as that is not a natural occurrence.
Same thing for vitamins. The only exceptions would be worming medications or ACV in water to prevent algae growth.

 

[nes]

You can make electrolytes at home with

2 tbsp corn syrup
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
4 cups water

 

[Judy]

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Well, sort of. No potassium in this recipe.

I'd use an ounce or so of Gatorade (the drink) in at least 2 quarts of water -- not a lot, just gives them a little boost, and I wouldn't do this for more than a couple of days.

 

[jen5680]

What is wrong with them that you think you need to give them sugar water??