vitamins

[penny's dad]

I HAVE BEEN READING WHERE SOME OF YOU HAVE BEEN GIVING YOUR CHICKS VITAMINS AND OR ELECTROLYTES IN THE WATER. I HAVE NEVER DONE THIS I HAVE ALWAYS GIVEN TAP WATER ONLY. DO YOU THINK IT HELPS THE CHICKS GET A BETTER START? AND WHAT DO YOU GIVE ? AND WHERE DO YOU GET IT ?  THANKS P.D.

[Finchlake]

I use "Vi-tal". It comes in a 6 oz. pack and almost every feed store around here cares it. I also put a teaspoon on sugar in the first container of water to give them an extry boost. I'm certain it helps get them up and going. I keep adding Vi-tal as they grow, but in lessor amounts. QuickChick is good too, but you have to order it.

[pocketsierra]

I've given them pedialyte for the first helping of water.

Don't know if it makes a difference.

Nathan

[penny's dad]

THANKS GUYS I MAY TRY IT.  P.D.