ACV for heat?

[Missminashouse]

Hi!
Does anyone else use ACV water during heatwaves? I know vinegar can be helpful for humans on hot days, but is it helpful for chickens? My girls seem to like it . . .

 

[Nonafel]

It seems to be applying electrolye related minerals, deficiencies in those tend to make animals more prone to temperture swings (as does lack of grounding/thyroid issues/ect)

If you've provided shade options, dust baths and/or they can dig holes really chickens are fine. Especially with fresh water that hasn't been sitting out.

Chuck some chicken friendly veggies or whatnot in a tin and fill mostly with water. Freeze then Toss out a block when it's real hot. Should be more than enough.

Only caution would be if your chickens are/end up excessively stressed. That plus heat is not good.

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Chuck some chicken friendly veggies or whatnot in a tin and fill mostly with water. Toss out a block when it's real hot. Should be more than enough.

And freeze it, you mean?

 

[Nonafel]

Yes, somehow left that out...

 

[fldiver97]

Most importantly- fresh water! Not sure I would add ACV routinely, I only do it sporadically and usually have other regular water sources.
I give chilled water melon, chilled or frozen berries when it’s hot. Some shade, maybe a mister. Some will put bricks in a large pan and fill the pan with ice water up to the top of the bricks so the chickens can stand on the cold bricks.

 

[MROO]

I keep an eye on the over-ripe produce table at our local market. I cut most of the produce in half and freeze it, especially large pieces, like melons and squash. On hot days, I just put it out in the run and the ladies go to town!