newly hatched chicks

[dadsgirl]

i was told that once your chicks hatch , they need electrolytes and vitamins in there water, is this true, and if so what kind do i use and for how long ??? thanks, angie

 

[2manyhats]

Others state that it gives the chick a better start. I don't use it and haven't lost any chicks that didn't have a deformity. I just use plan water and sprinkle mash on the paper towels.

 

[chickorama]

We never put anything in a chick's water before... but maybe someone knows something I don't about keeping them more healthy... I wonder.

 

[Shared Acres]

This is my first hatch, but I've had two that were a bit sick so I ran out and got Target's brade of pedialite (unflavored).

I have one bowl of water and one bowl of that, and they've been sucking down the pedialite! So if nothing else, they seem to like it!

 

[Mahonri]

I gave my chicks 2% milk in the PM and water in the AM.

They thrived.

 

[cmom]

I only gave mine chick starter and lots of water. I have never lost a chick. I must be blessed.

 

[shelleyd2008]

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The only thing I do with my chicks water, is to put a tsp. of sugar in a quart of water...It's supposed to make them regain their energy. If you plan on hatching a lot of chicks though, it wouldn't hurt to give them electrolytes. With as much as they drink, one pack would last you FOREVER!!