sav a chic questions

[clinto]

I got some for my new girls and it says to make new solution everyday. anyone know why that is? i can divide it up to make a little bit each time but with only 5 chicks i will only need a pint a day really.

 

[lazy gardener]

B/C it will grow bacteria. How's your algebra? Figure out how much a packet will make. Dump the packet out on a piece of waxed paper, divide it in half, divide that half in half, and continue dividing until you have a pint's worth. Pay very close attention to how much is in the final Pile. You'll then know how much to put into your next pint of water.

 

[aart]

I figured it out when I bought some for my first chicks, measured out the packet contents and did the math from there.....never needed to use it but here it is.
Sav-A-Chick
Powder Water
2 tsp 4 Qts
1 tsp 2 Qts
1/2 tsp 1 Qt
1/4 tsp 1 Pint

 

[clinto]

Thank you guys. Didnt realize the bacteria would be an issue but that make sense. Looks like im dividing up when i get home. Do you offer clean water at the same time or alternate days of clean and electrolyte?

 

[lazy gardener]

You can stop it when they are eating and drinking well and acting normal. If you have a chick or two who are lagging, I'd offer both regular water and the electrolytes.

 

[clinto]

I tried dividing the powder up and it was fine for the first batch. I live in FL and had it on a plate divided up for a few hours and noticed it was starting to absorb the humid air and was ruined. Do you think i could go ahead and mix up the whole batch and freeze portions that could be used each day? I just have a few packs left and dont want to waste the rest.

 

[aart]

I tried dividing the powder up and it was fine for the first batch. I live in FL and had it on a plate divided up for a few hours and noticed it was starting to absorb the humid air and was ruined. Do you think i could go ahead and mix up the whole batch and freeze portions that could be used each day? I just have a few packs left and dont want to waste the rest.

I don't think a little caking from humidity is going to 'ruin' it.
Not sure about mixing with water and freezing.