Sugar water?

[AMA Chick]

Ok, I've read that many people put sugar in the water for new chicks. How much sugar for a quart of water should I use, and how long should I use it?

Thanks!

 

[Candyman]

wow, I've never heard so... now I'm waiting for answers too

 

[Aschenfire]

Personally I'd not add sugar to their water. I'm not sure what the reasoning behind it is, but plain clean water seems a lot healthier than adding sugar or anything else.

 

[AMA Chick]

I think the reasoning was to give them a little boost to get over those first rough days, but not sure what I should do...

 

[glenann]

Some hatcheries recommend sugar water for the first 2 days after receiving shipped chicks as an energy booster. McMurray recommends 3 tablespoons of table sugar to 1 quart of water.

 

[AMA Chick]

Thanks! I'll do that and see how it goes