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giving chickens (7 weeks) honey in water?

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I started giving my chickens Apple Cider Vinegar in there water and to help with taste (prob me being crazy) and to help with stress I put honey in the water.  I saw something on botulism being a risk for chicks.  Should I stop putting honey in there water or is it okay? 

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It really isn't necessary.  At a rate of about 2TBSN per gallon of water, the taste of the vinegar is not strong at all, and some even find it pleasant.  I love a teaspoon of ACV in an 8-ounce glass of water and that is a far higher concentration but it makes for a very refreshing summer drink.  I've never had my birds even pause upon the addition of ACV to their water - they just drink it as if it wasn't there.

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Enjoying my 10-acres of country heaven with 50+ chickens, turkeys and muscovy ducks!

 

Read about my fox attack here

Read a fox attack survival story here

How to build a hoop house in 10 easy steps here

 

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If it was me, why take a chance?  Chickens don't need to have their water sweetened to make them like it.

 

I'd just stay with the ACV.

Mama to 2 hens and 1 rooster, 4 dogs~~~2 rescued greyhounds from the racetrack, a hound mix and a rat terrier, both strays.  Newest pet addition...4 hermit crabs...bought 4 more....total of 8 now. 

Also "Mimi" to 5 grandkids, who keep me busy going to their school soccer, basketball, volleyball games, community and school plays and dance recitals. 

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Mama to 2 hens and 1 rooster, 4 dogs~~~2 rescued greyhounds from the racetrack, a hound mix and a rat terrier, both strays.  Newest pet addition...4 hermit crabs...bought 4 more....total of 8 now. 

Also "Mimi" to 5 grandkids, who keep me busy going to their school soccer, basketball, volleyball games, community and school plays and dance recitals. 

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