Heat Stress in Birds – Electrolytes for Poultry and Electrolytes for Birds

Severe heat stress in birds and poultry production results in the deaths of birds. Signs of Heat Stress in birds and poultry include panting with an open beak in the afternoon, becoming lethargic and sitting down, stopping eating and drinking, and eventually dying. To prevent all these diseases and symptoms, using electrolytes for poultry during the summer is very important. Electrolytes for birds including fancy birds are also important to avoid heat stress in birds. Electrolyte solution for birds and heat stress in poultry is easy as we can prepare at home. Moreover, one can purchase poultry electrolytes from any veterinary or medical store.

This article is written by Dr. Kamran Haider, a qualified Vet and Poultry professional.

ویکسی نیشن شیڈول: کمرشل پولٹری، کبوتر، طوطوں اور دیگر پرندوں کیلئے ۔۔ ڈاکٹر کامران حیدر

Electrolytes for Poultry and Electrolytes for Birds 

Electrolytes are minerals that help in carrying out various chemical reactions within the bodies of humans and animals. They transfer electric current from one place to another and assist enzymes in performing their functions. If there is a deficiency of these electrolytes, various diseases can arise in the body. Essential poultry electrolytes include sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride, and phosphate. However, the use of Electrolytes for birds avoids heat stress.

پالتو جانوروں اور فینسی پرندوں کی گرمیوں میں حفاظت کیسے ممکن، ماہرین کی آراء پر مشتمل تحریر

Electrolytes for Poultry and Deficiency  

A deficiency of these essential electrolytes in birds can lead to various diseases such as:

Low Sodium (Hyponatremia):

• Causes dehydration or edema.
• Leads to poor growth and weight loss.
• Moreover, causes weakness, fatigue, and nervous system dysfunction.
• Leads to decreased appetite and reduced feed conversion efficiency.

Low Potassium (Hypokalemia):

• Causes weak muscles and possible paralysis.
• Leads to abnormal heart rhythms and heart failure.
• Moreover, causes reduced egg production and lower quality

Low Chloride (Hypochloremia):

• Causes acid-base imbalance, leading to metabolic alkalosis.
• Leads to impaired digestion due to reduced hydrochloric acid production in the stomach.
• Causes stunted growth and decreased feed conversion efficiency.

Low Calcium (Hypocalcemia):

• Causes weak and brittle bones and fractures (rickets in young birds).
• Furthermore, leads to thin or misshapen eggs.

Low Magnesium (Hypomagnesemia):

• Causes weak muscles, spasms, and tremors.
• Moreover, leads to reduced egg production and poor egg quality.

You can find these electrolytes for poultry at any medical store or any poultry or veterinary store, such as ORS, Pedialyte, or any electrolytes made by various companies for animals. You can also prepare poultry electrolytes or electrolytes for birds at home, which would be cost-effective and efficient. These will help to reduce the causes of heat stress in poultry production and heat stress in birds.

گھریلو مرغیوں کو شدید گرمی میں کیسے محفوظ رکھا جائے؟ خصوصی تحریر

Electrolyte Solution for Birds Birds and Poultry at Home:

Electrolyte Solution for birds and poultry is easy. If you want to prepare one kilogram of ORS powder, following are the necessary ingredients and their quantities:

• Sugar: 650 grams
• Salt: 150 grams
• Potassium Chloride: 100 grams
• Baking Soda: 100 grams

Grind all these ingredients and store the powder in an airtight jar.

If you want to prepare one liter of water, you will add one gram of this powder to it. Similarly, if you want to prepare 10 liters of water, you will add 10 grams of this powder. Moreover, If you want to add vitamin C, you can add the juice of one medium-sized lemon per liter of water. It will provide citric acid and vitamin C naturally.

Heat Stress in Birds and the Importance of Electrolytes

Signs of Heat Stress in Poultry can be severe and lead to death. Besides heat stress in poultry, it is also dangerous for other birds. Whether you have household birds or are engaged in commercial poultry farming, you can give these electrolytes to your birds at the rate of one gram per liter of water. These can be given to any bird, whether you have pigeons, native roosters, broilers, Golden Misri, or local chickens, or even if you keep laying hens.

Ensuring the proper amount of these poultry electrolytes and minerals is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of chickens. Always consult a veterinary doctor while using electrolytes or for better Electrolyte Solution for birds.

گرمی میں مرغیوں کو بیماریوں سے بچانے کیلئےماہرین لائیوسٹاک و ڈیری ڈویلپمنٹ کی ہدایات

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Dr. Jassar Aftab is a qualified Veterinarian having expertise in veterinary communication. He is a renowned veterinary Journalist of Pakistan. He is veterinary columnist, veterinary writer and veterinary analyst. He is the author of three books. He has written a number of articles and columns on different topics related to livestock, dairy, poultry, wildlife, fisheries, food security and different aspects of animal sciences and veterinary education.

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