Apple cider vinegar?

[Farmgirl283420]

From the time my first chicks were babies I put a drop or two of apple cider vinegar in their water I did this with my new chicks too i still but it in my one year old chickens water I read it's good for the birds just wanted to confirm this they all seem to be thriving so I don't think it's doing anything bad just wanted to hear your thoughts on this

 

[AidKD]

Acv is very good for chickens of all ages. It works great as a de-wormer!

 

[Farmgirl283420]

Acv is very good for chickens of all ages. It works great as a de-wormer!

Yay!! I’m so glad!

 

[RoyalChick]

Nothing wrong with ACV (never use it with a metal waterer or with nipples that have metal parts) but I am sorry, it really is not a de-wormer.

 

[Farmgirl283420]

Nothing wrong with ACV (never use it with a metal waterer or with nipples that have metal parts) but I am sorry, it really is not a de-wormer.

I have plastic waterers! It seems everyone has different opinions on it but I still like it there in case!

 

[-Shade-]

Yes, AVC works miracles on the flock. You can use it for external and internal infection for chickens just be careful not to use too much as it can burn them if they take it in extremities.

 

[AidKD]

I believe it's recommended to use 1 tablespoon to every gallon of water.

 

[MamaFox78]

I believe it's recommended to use 1 tablespoon to every gallon of water.

My vet said that's way too much for regular use - more like 1 tbsp per 4 gallons.

 

[AidKD]

My vet said that's way too much for regular use - more like 1 tbsp per 4 gallons.

Hmmm, odd. I've added way more to my chickens water than that. I guess just do what you think is best!

 

[MamaFox78]

Hmmm, odd. I've added way more to my chickens water than that. I guess just do what you think is best!

Yeah I think it depends a lot on the application... like if you're treating sour crop, etc or just regular maintenance

My vet took a very light handed approach. I usually use the sniff test... if I can catch just a whiff but it's not too strong, that's probably fine. But I'll do a stronger dose if somebody's crop gets impacted. So I guess just "sprinkle till the ancestors whisper 'Stop'!"