I bought both...gro-gel plus B and a "vitamins/electrolyte plus" powder that came with the chick starter kit to mix in the water. Both from Meyer Hatchery. My chicks will arrive Tuesday in the mail. Should I do both??? Thanks for your help!! I am nervous as this is the first time for me to raise baby chicks. I am getting 16 hens (variety-Ameracauna(1), Barred Rock(2), Lt. Brw Leghorn(2), Cochins(2), Buff Brahma bantums (2), Buckeyes (2), Cuckoo Marans (2), Wyandottes (3). We are located on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Keeping them inside in my pre-school for several weeks. Then we will move them to the brand new coop (see pics) in some of my posts about roosts and nestboxes.) They'll have about 5 sq ft/hen and a 500 sq ft outdoor run!! Thanks for your help!! Lisa
no most of that stuff is a waste of money i use gatorade powder it has a lot of electrolytes we actually did a forum on this subject not long ago[/img]
I have only used medicated feed and plain old water. One week later, everything is going well. I figured, if its not broke, dont fix it! I bought some electolytes, but everyone is doing so well, I decided not to use it.