New chicks no electrolytes Help!!

[crazyfeathers]

I thought I had electrolytes at the house I don't. I just picked up my babies how much sugar can I add to the water for a quart waterer? Thanks in advance...

 

[Kelsie2290]

I've seen various recommendations on BYC from 1 teaspoon / quart on up. The hatcheries mostly say 3 tablespoons / quart for shipped chicks on their care tips. I usually use about a teaspoon, unless the chicks are in bad shape, then I will use more.

 

[Eggcessive]

You can skip the salt substitute (potassium) if you don't have it, and divide these amounts by 4 for a quart of water.
Homemade electrolytes for chickens:

1/2 teaspoon salt substitute
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon sugar
1 gallon water​