Apple Cider Vinegar?

[gabby3535]

Who adds apple cider vinegar to their water?
How much, and why?

 

[SundownWaterfowl]

I do. I use the regular ACV. It helps keep the slime down in the water, and keeps the bacteria down.

 

[ghillie]

I do. No algae in waterer. Helps keep the girls healthy. 1 tablespoon per gallon..........

 

[LauraSBale]

I do to.
i add 2 tablespoons for every gallon.

there is a web site that has all the good stuff that the ACV is good for.

sorry dont remember what it is.

 

[tankernav1]

Do you start them early/young on it so they get used to the taste?

 

[desertgirl]

Good question-can you start them at only days old? I've just learned about this, and am intrigued....

 

[whatthecluck]

I will be watching this...very interesting...if you have links do share for us. Thanks!

 

[Rufflemyfeathers]

I use Organic ACV from health food store myself I started my young not much in the babies but a tiny bit and in the big ones about 2 Tablespoons per gallon I use every time change the water and I use one of those scotch handle scrubbers and I put dish soap and bleach in the handle and each time I change the water I scrube the water good and rinse good. they are happy spoiled chickens.

 

[desertgirl]

So what is a tiny bit in the babies'?My waterer is about a quart...

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Here's a thread I started on ACV. I got a lot of useful info on it's use. Maybe some of it will help you.

Info on Apple Cider Vinager (ACV): https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=41321&p=1