I have been reading some posts about adding apple cider vinegar to chicken water to help aid in keeping the water free of bacteria and thought I might start to do that. I did a little research though and it says that ACV will deplete the stored calcium in your chickens if given in hot weather. As calcium is so important to the hens to prevent egg bound issues I wanted to see if I could get some feedback regarding this. I was thinking about doing a teaspoon to a two gallon water feeder we have a few times a week (3). Do you think it would be better to just wash the container with something that wont hurt the chickens. Also, I have read that a lemon slice in the water will aid in reducing bacteria in the water. I live in Florida where it is hot all the time and I want to make sure that the chickens don't get sick due to the heat and bacteria growth in the water.