Be careful with Apple Cider Vinegar

[WildBillHicks]

I found out the hard way that it can kill when used in galvanized waterers.

I killed my beautiful BO Rooster Jake because I didn't thoroughly read up on ACV. I just heard some people say to use it but I don't recall any warnings given. Unfortunately for me I found out the hard way that it is deadly. It took less than a week to kill him.

I'm not here to blame anyone. It's my fault. I'm here to inform in the hopes that people won't make the same mistake.

p.s. In case you don't know the acid in the vinegars will dissolve the zinc in the waterer then when they drink it the zinc will poison them. I wouldn't be surprised if the acid in tomatoes would do the same thing in a galvanized dish so be careful.

 

[NJchixs]

I'm so sorry that happened to you. Please don't beat yourself up over it. We all have learned lessons, some harder than others. You know now and its always good to remind others about not using metal containers.

 

[Chicks on DL]

I am so sorry for you loss. He was really beautiful!

Thank you for the warning! I used a small galvanized waterer when they were chicks but didn't give them ACV. Now I know for the next batch of chicks.

 

[memphis]

Tough way to learn. But a valuable reminder to us all.

 

[Tammy N]

Jake momma did not know your beauty is amazing

Thank you for telling us i always clean my pets dishes with apple cider vinager . You just saved my whole flock i just got and have a new feeder and water i was going to soak in ACV before putting it in there


I am so sorry for your loss and at the same time I am glad you shared it with us . for us to learn Thank you Tammy

 

[Attila the Hen]

I am so sorry but thank you for sharing. Your Jake looks just like my rooster and it would break my heart if anything happened to him.
At least he was well loved and cared for during his life which is so much more than many roosters get.