Is regular acv effective or do you have to get that special kind with the "mother" (whatever that is) to make an effect on parasites?
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Any vinegar can be mildly antiseptic...but it is not an antibacterial so to speak, it can inhibit the growth of some things because of it's acidic nature.Is regular acv effective or do you have to get that special kind with the "mother" (whatever that is) to make an effect on parasites?
Active ACV (the kind with the 'mother'-which is a colony of cellulose and acetic acid bacteria) can help promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut.
Is regular acv effective or do you have to get that special kind with the "mother" (whatever that is) to make an effect on parasites?
I agree. From what I've read with the Mother is the most beneficial and is so popular can now be found in Walmart, Target, most large chain grocery stores as well as health food stores. Years ago it was hard to find. I've also read not to use it in the hot summer months in their water. But now I forget why.Any vinegar can be mildly antiseptic...but it is not an antibacterial so to speak, it can inhibit the growth of some things because of it's acidic nature.
Active ACV (the kind with the 'mother'-which is a colony of cellulose and acetic acid bacteria) can help promote the growth of good bacteria in the gut.
Quote: I've read that too and don't remember why either...something to do with calcium absorption I think.
The ACV fad is huge and probably grossly over values the beneficial effects of it......here's a pretty good article on it.
Is regular acv effective or do you have to get that special kind with the "mother" (whatever that is) to make an effect on parasites?
Vinegar is acidic and LOWERS the pH, doesn't raise it! Sevin will kill lice and mites, but may not remain potent in a moist environment. Permethrin dust may last longer in the bedding. Ivermectin works well on the birds for external and internal parasites. Mary
Mmm, frustrating. You know I've never seen a mite on my chickens but when they do have them I know it. About 10 minutes after I've given them a cuddle I'll feel something crawling on me. Some of them are so small but they feel like a baby elephant walking on you. If all else fails perhaps an antibacterial wipe down with acv. And as you say , just wait and see.
Quote: http://www.thepoultrysite.com/diseaseinfo/167/vitamin-b-deficiencies
You might try a poultry vitamin pack if you haven't already just to see if it helps.