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ACV?

Discussion in 'Ducks' started by chicknmania, Nov 20, 2012.

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  1. Nov 20, 2012 #1
    chicknmania

    chicknmania Overrun With Chickens Premium Member

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    Someone told me that ACV (organic apple cider vinegar) is toxic to ducks. Is this true?
     
  3. Nov 20, 2012 #2
    Kevin565

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    Not to the best of my knowledge. I've given it to my waterfowl before.
     
  5. Nov 20, 2012 #3
    CelticOaksFarm

    CelticOaksFarm Family owned, family run

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    nope, we use it in our waterers and in our fermented feed buckets too
     
  7. Nov 20, 2012 #4
    chicknmania

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    Good, thank you! :)
     
  9. Nov 21, 2012 #5
    Amiga

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    Just thought of something. If you put ACV, or anything acidic, in a galvanized metal container, there is an increased risk of some metal dissolving into the water.

    And that would be toxic.
     
  11. Nov 21, 2012 #6
    CelticOaksFarm

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    yep, no metal used in, around or with vinegar
     
  13. Nov 27, 2012 #7
    chicknmania

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    OK. We wont.
     
  15. Nov 28, 2012 #8
    zooweemama

    zooweemama Chillin' With My Peeps

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    We also use ACV in all the birds waters (waterfowl and chicken). We do use plastic tubs though. Love the stuff!
     
  17. Nov 28, 2012 #9
    chicknmania

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    yes, ours like it too and we like to give it occasionally, it's supposed to be a natural antibiotic amd/ or health tonic.
     
  19. May 6, 2013 #10
    rmasimpson

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    Do you thing AVC would make plastic dissolve too? I know there has been more info around lately about plastic not being good for people. I just got the metal water and feed containers. I wonder if just putting it in a ceramic or glass container would be better? Thanks for any wisdom on this. [​IMG]
     
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