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Vinegar in their water - are they still drinking enough?

post #1 of 4
1/20/12 at 8:05am
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I give my chickens fresh water every day, and they usually start drinking even as I'm pouring. But since I started adding vinegar (Bragg's organic) to their water, they don't seem as interested. I'm not sure they're drinking enough, now. How concerned should I be?  Is there another way to get them to take the vinegar? I thought of soaking some cooked rice, which is one of their favorite treats, in it. 

 

I started the vinegar supplement because one of my hens has loose stools, (a "loose caboose" as my mother used to say smile.png ) plus I know it's just generally good for them.

 

Any thoughts?

thanks

My ladies are Darla (Ameraucana) and Nettie (Partridge Chantecler). Then there's my young agility dog, Abbie (Cocker Spaniel x Irish Setter) and my geriatric cat, Figaro (aka "Skinnybones").
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My ladies are Darla (Ameraucana) and Nettie (Partridge Chantecler). Then there's my young agility dog, Abbie (Cocker Spaniel x Irish Setter) and my geriatric cat, Figaro (aka "Skinnybones").
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post #2 of 4
1/20/12 at 8:30am

How much vinegar are you putting in the water? If it gives the water a funny taste, they won't be as likely to drink it. Also, are you using Apple Cider Vinegar or WHite Vinegar? I have heard of many people using cider vinegar (I use it to keep the water from getting algae), but white vinegar is less common.

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post #3 of 4
1/20/12 at 8:54am
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I use the organic apple cider vinegar, and I put about a tablespoon to about a half-gallon of water. (I'm not big on measuring things, heh)

My ladies are Darla (Ameraucana) and Nettie (Partridge Chantecler). Then there's my young agility dog, Abbie (Cocker Spaniel x Irish Setter) and my geriatric cat, Figaro (aka "Skinnybones").
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My ladies are Darla (Ameraucana) and Nettie (Partridge Chantecler). Then there's my young agility dog, Abbie (Cocker Spaniel x Irish Setter) and my geriatric cat, Figaro (aka "Skinnybones").
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post #4 of 4
1/20/12 at 9:49am

   I am big on measuring things and I use a tablespoon in 1 gal. My chickens, which is including 6 chicks drink that amount in about 4 days. On rainy days they do fine water puddles they like to drink from, but every 5th day I put out fresh water and vinegar.

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