apple cider vinegar

[cravenchx]

Somewhere, I have seen about putting
vinegar in the waterer. But can't find it
now. Anybody know the ratio?

 

[lynniev45]

I put a Tablespoon in 1 gallon of water. I'm pretty sure I read it here. But if you want to make sure, just do a search for apple cider vinegar on this site. I use the pure unpasturized kind for my chickens.

 

[LiLRedCV]

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Ditto - and the only "pure unpasteurized" kind I can find is the organic variety.

 

[pinkwindsong]

I have started using it and I just eyeball it.. as far as tablepoons.. I was surprised the chicken didnt seam to mind that additive or dislike it at all.. its a good thing,,

 

[goldies99]

thats about what i put in the water too.....its good for what ales them!....i also take a shot of vinegar every day!.......its good for us too!

 

[CluckCluck18]

Tablespoon to a gallon is good...I usually just eyeball it. You have to use the good organic stuff with the Mother to reap the benefits. I use Braggs...you can get it in most health food stores and even some grocery stores. I get a big gallon jug for about $ 16.

 

[fiddlebanshee]

I have quart waterers for my chicks and I put in about half a teaspoon per quart. They seem to like it fine.

Edited because I got the quantities wrong (I was using a 1/4 teaspoon measure in stead of a 1/2 teaspoon one)

 

[fiatmom]

Why add vinegar?

 

[cravenchx]

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.its good for what ales them!

 

[AngelzFyre]

This link also explains why it is so good for them :

http://www.mysnazzychickencoop.com/...ider-vinegar-natural-improve-chickens-health/

Also puts a great sheen on feathers if you rinse them in it...same for human hair