He could actually skip the dipping and you can check when you get home that they are drinking. I actually just use brown sugar in my water for a few days. I'm old school.
Thank you! I know he is capable lol.Give the man a small bit of credit.He's obviously not an imbecile, since you trust him to keep your child alive while you're at work. He may not do things exactly the way you do them, but he'll manage. I wouldn't ask the PO to hold them until you get off work. The sooner those babies are home, unpacked and have access to water, the better. Hang in there, it'll be fine. (Coming from someone who has also had to trust DH to take care of chicks for me when I've had to work. He managed just fine, and yours will, too.)
I have gotten electrolytes from the feed store and added it. I have also given them sugar water (I don't remember the proportions) and I have given them plain water. They've all been fine no matter which one I've used.
Ok, should I have him at least dip their beak in the nutri-drench syringe, not squeeze it just dip it. I have never done this and heard that's a good boost?
Ok great! Thanks.
No syringe, I just hold a chick and tip them forward so their beak goes in the water. They will drink on their own after that initial dip usually.
Ok great, I will add the nutri-drench and hydro-hen it is a 3 in one.
Awesome, thanks.
