Apple Cider Vinegar

[44Wolves]

I have several questions about giving my girls apple cider vinegar (ACV)

1. Can it be given to chicks? If not, at what age can it be?
2. What is the correct amount of apple cider vinegar per 1 gallon of water?
3. Will the ACV go bad after being in the water too long?
4. Do I shake the ACV before adding it to water?

Thank you for your help!

 

[MaineMooseChick]

I'm new at chicks, I've only had mine for 3 days. Shipped chicks from McMurray Hatchery. All were happy, healthy, and lively, except two Buff Orpingtons with pasty butt. I read on this forum to add ACV with the mother to their water. Last night, I did so, and miraculously, this morning, the two with pasty butt cleared right up. They're doing great! So in answer to your question (and I did alot of research on this forum for answers to those very questions you have):
1. Yes, the ACV with the mother can be given to chicks
2. 1 tablespoon per 1 gallon of water (I have one quart waterers, to which I added 1 teaspoon to each quart)
3. I would change out your water and give them fresh each day. If it's hot where you are, probably be best to give fresh twice a day.
4. Yes, shake the ACV

Hope this helps! I know it did wonders for my chicks.

 

[redsoxs]

X2 on the advice of MaineMooseChick! Good luck to you!

 

[44Wolves]

Thank you so much!