apple cider vinegar???

[chickenlittle32]

Sorry for such a dumb question, but I've seen many times here to use avc for certain things....What all does it help out with?

 

[NashChic]

I'm wondering the same thing.

Anybody?

 

[trilyn]

I use the organic apple cider vinegar (Bragg's) and it is supposed to help with calcium absorption, boosting immunity and it is also a natural dewormer (not for all worms). It is great for people too, I found this info on another thread:

Mother of vinegar, often tenderly called simply “mother”, is a slimy gelatinous material that is found in unpasteurized vinegar. In general it is the growth of acetic bacteria which are responsible for turning alcohol into vinegar. The acetic bacteria which are the heart of the mother of vinegar are usually filtered and killed by pasteurization in most non-organic vinegars. However, the mother of vinegar when present in the final product, especially that in cider vinegar, has countless health benefits.

As a preventative tonic, consuming mother of vinegar strengthens many body systems and improves the immune system. Specifically, mother of vinegar helps circulation by thinning the blood and combating bad cholesterol, removing mineral deposits that are responsible for arthritis and bursitis and helping the body achieve homeostasis with greater ease.

When taken on a daily basis, mother of vinegar serves as an antibacterial and antifungal agent. It can also be use topically to control fungus or to clean a wound. Mother of vinegar applied to the skin can relieve itching, muscle pain, and certain skin rashes.

Mother of vinegar can also help you to lose weight. It is said to help to reduce the excess fat in cells, decreasing cellulite and promoting weight loss. As a supplement to a healthy diet and exercise, mother of vinegar will help shed pounds while actively supplying your body with additional benefits. About two spoonfuls of apple cider vinegar that contains mother of vinegar should be taken daily. It is best to dilute it in a large glass of water mixed with honey to lessen the harsh taste of vinegar.

Hope this helps-try searching apple cider vinegar on byc and you'll get tons more info. Happy hunting!!

 

[desertgirl]

I've also been told it keeps gunk from growing in waterers. 4 tbsp./gallon (double check me on the ratio, just to be sure).

 

[goldnchocolate]

I remember reading about it not too long ago. I did a search about it on this forum and this is what I came up with:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/se...ie=ISO-8859-1&q=apple+cider+vinegar&sa=Search

I've read that you can get the type with the mother in it at Trader Joes.

 

[NYREDS]

If you mix it with DE it will cure anything. At least I think that's what I've learned here.
Oh, you can also use it to make pickles.

 

[turducken]

Yes we just started using it also. Also give to hens it helps the chicks to be more alert and feather out quicker.

 

[Glenda L Heywood]

well that is food for thought
with all the ACV I have taken I will not be wormy and have great feathers

with that said it really gives more acidic gut flora to fight disease germs
and will help the hen use the calcium she gets
and use the Vit D the chicken gets

it is very good for using in the incubator as said
we always put it in the water pan and the scum didn't get in the pans

also if used in the summer in the chicken water4rs it will not let the "green's grow in the waterers

and the amount to use in chicken waterers is 2 tbsp per gallon
4 tbsp per gallon of water would make it too acidy for them to drink

good information
but it was never proved that ACV is a wormer
simply a wife's tale as is pumpkin seeds

now cayanne pepper is a good wormer for chickens
3 tbps per gallon of feed given as only feed source daily for life of chicken
and cayanne pepper will cure a turkey of the black head

any questions email me"