Whats in your "MUST have kit" for raising baby chicks?

[BlazingColours]

As the title says... What do you feel someone who is raising chicks "must have on hand" for the just in case situations. Like, medications, type of electrolytes, syringes/sizes, special tools or equipment and why do you feel these are necessary?
Include pictures if you feel its necessary to explain what/why.

 

[Cyprus]

Feeding tubes and appropriate syringes. Sometimes, you've got to do it.

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[BlazingColours]

Thanks for answering Cyprus. Anyone else have suggestions? My first hatch is in less than a week and I am trying to make sure I have everything I may need on hand!

 

[cheekiechickie]

Caffeine-If some little one gets sickly you know you'll be up all night doing everything from research to treatments to comfort.

 

[Acre4Me]

So far, what we’ve used are Chick electrolytes in water the first few days (always have plain water available too), and Nutri-drench. We’ve always had a chick or two that benefitted from a Nutri-drench drop or two bc they were lethargic.

Marbles to put in the water for the first few days. Keeps them from getting too wet when they walk across the water, and keeps them from drowning if they fall asleep at the waterer.

Puppy pee pads for first few days. Provides traction (no splay legs) and absorption. Also can keep a good on on their poops (color, amount, type). Also easier to tell if one is having mobility issues at first as they will be walking on a flat surface. Walmart or similar sell them pretty cheap.

Good luck!

 

[GC-Raptor]

I use a Medicated Start & Grow feed for 10 weeks.
Chick Grit mixed with feed from 2 weeks to 8 weeks in a ratio of 1/40.
Nutri-Drench for Poultry mixed with water for the first 10 days, following directions.
A container for soaking Pasty Butt .
Adjustable window screen to cover brooder box.
A plug in Dimmer for heat lamp to adjust temperature and a thermometer.
I didn't loose any day old Chicks with my last batch of seven. . . GC