Apple cider vinegar to keep water clean?

[Dragonfly5707]

Hi everyone,
I have a 5-gallon waterer in my coop (well, technically in the run, but you know what I mean), and I'm worried about it getting gross in there. I've been changing it every 3 days just to be safe, but I would like to be more confident in its cleanliness. Is apple cider vinegar a good idea, and if so, how much? Does it have any health benefits?

Thank you for helping me keep my girls healthy and happy!!!

Hi. The BEST thing I have found to keep algae out of you water is COPPER. Put a piece of copper in it and it should stay WAY cleaner! I've just recently did this and haven't seen algae since. Hope it helps.

 

[Dragonfly5707]

Hi. The BEST thing I have found to keep algae out of you water is COPPER. Put a piece of copper in it and it should stay WAY cleaner! I've just recently did this and haven't seen algae since. Hope it helps.

 

[Fuzzy Finny]

Hi everyone,
I have a 5-gallon waterer in my coop (well, technically in the run, but you know what I mean), and I'm worried about it getting gross in there. I've been changing it every 3 days just to be safe, but I would like to be more confident in its cleanliness. Is apple cider vinegar a good idea, and if so, how much? Does it have any health benefits?

Thank you for helping me keep my girls healthy and happy!!!

Hello,
I’ve been trying to write you three times now and when I’m almost done, I get cut off and I’m made to start all over so I’m just going to say, get yourself a bag of First Saturday Lime, you won’t be disappointed. You can get it from Amazon, Lowe’s, the company itself, the price is pretty consistent. It will save you a lot of grief. You put some of the powder right into the water in the bucket and you will be so glad you bought it. I promise. I hope you have a great rest of your day,
Your Chicken Friend,
April