STOP using Gatorade for your birds.

[Ducksandchickens]

I have never gave my chickens Gatorade. I never thought people would be dumb enough to do that! ( no offense to the people who do)

 

[Chickassan]

Yes indeed! But some folks aren't good at making stuff even easy stuff is hard.

My point is this: You can make your own electrolytes with ingredients found in every kitchen. It is free, and always available.

 

[Kiki]

Yes indeed! But some folks aren't good at making stuff even easy stuff is hard.

I never even thought about it that way....thx.

 

[Duck Lover88]

Nice thread. We make our own for our chicks….

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

I never thought to use Gatorade for my chickens as a substitute for electrolytes. I only give my pets foods, electrolytes, medications, etc that are clearly marked for use in animals. My chickens aren’t show birds but they are still my pets and they will only get the best care. I don’t compromise when my animals’ health is involved.

 

[Ruralhideaway]

If you feel then need that you absolutely need to give your chick something beside plain fresh water use Propel.
Notice the ingredients and pay special attention to the SUGAR levels.


https://www.propelwater.com/products
http://pepsico.ca/en/brands/Gatorade.html
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Great topic! With any species I hate to hear this recommendation due to the risk that someone will decide the sugar free version of anything human intended looks better. I think the artificial sweeteners are dangerous for many animals. Haven't researched carefully but I think this is true.

I get the sav-a-chik but only use part of the packet then tape it up good. Lasts a bunch of uses.

 

[h2oratt]

We are swine breeders.. you are telling me what we know.
There is a gross misconception that a pig is a pig.
Or breeding stock gets semi quality slop.
NOW our human consumption stock (feeders) get the highest quality protein feed available. Carbohydrates= fat/lard.
Protein= meat/lean meat.
You are what you eat, animals are no different. By feeding low carbs (NO CORN) & no sugars, our back fat is real low.
Our processor charges by hang weight as well. He bills people for 300# hang weight when there is 100# of fat going in the garbage. On top of all the money wasted on corn. Corn and sugars add waste that goes right into the dog food barrels.

Same with chickens. They are no different/diet wise.
There are a lot of chemicals in human consumption food which are not good for livestock.
Not good for humans as well for that matter.
Good subject kiki..

Actually I feel your breeding stock should the best quality you can afford also.

 

[casportpony]

If you feel then need that you absolutely need to give your chick something beside plain fresh water use Propel.
Notice the ingredients and pay special attention to the SUGAR levels.

I use Gatorade.

 

[casportpony]

For mildly dehydrated birds, fluids may be given by the oral route, as long as the patient is not seizuring, laterally recumbent, regurgitating, in shock or has gastrointestinal stasis. Fluid containing 5% dextrose has been shown to be more effective for rehydration than oral administration of Lactated Ringer's solution. Gatorade or other sports drink may be used for oral rehydration, and mixing fluids with psillium may increase fluid and calcium absorption from the intestinal villi. Critical care formulas, prepared especially for avian use, or baby bird hand-feeding formula can be used to provide necessary nutritional support once oral rehydration has begun.

Source: http://www.exoticpetvet.net/dvms/criticalcare.html

 

[h2oratt]

My chicks and chickens get the same water from the same well that I do. I don't need electrolytes and neither do they.

They might need it some time. Always better to be prepared. I had to rescue a dumb cluck from a super heated nesting box. Electrolytes helped save her.