Apple cider vinegar in water

[brownhousefarm]

1. makes it so parasites have a hard time living in their bellies.
2. Acts somewhat as a nutrient source.
3. keeps their water dispenser from getting slimy.
4. helps keep flies down in the summer because it is in their bodies and their manure.

others please add to the list of benefits.

It is 1 tablespoon per gallon

 

[BeccaSmith]

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Thank you! I'll start adding it to the chicken water, I'm sure hubby will think I have lost my mind...lol.

 

[ldutch123]

After reading this I am going to start adding it as well !

 

[Newwell]

I just bought a bottle of Braggs ACV in the organic section of our local grocery store. I'm going to add some to their water tomorrow.

 

[HiddenHens987]

My girls have been enjoying this for about 1 month. They seem to enjoy it and I've noticed the water jug is cleaner!

 

[NovaAman]

Huh.... I am new to chickens this year... And didn't know about ACV. I feed my girls apples though... BUT, think I will start the ACV too, since winter is coming and they'll be in the coop alot more than they are now.

 

[brownhousefarm]

A friend of mine has been using it for years in his horses water to keep flies down. I think it works. He had 4 horses at the time I was there last and I don't remember more than 1 or 2 flies in the area.

 

[they'reHISchickens]

There are people who feel ACV is good for almost everything and I think it is safe to say that it won't hurt you. My mom used to drink 2 tablespoons ACV with a tablespoon honey in a glass of water daily. Oldfashioned remedy it may be, but researchers are finding many natural old fashioned remedies have a basis in fact.
I find it tastes refreshing when I am ill.

 

[SadieSue]

Can you only use the ACV in plastic water containers?

 

[gale65]

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Yes, it shouldn't be used in metal containers.