giving chickens (7 weeks) honey in water?

[Minchi]

I started giving my chickens Apple Cider Vinegar in there water and to help with taste (prob me being crazy) and to help with stress I put honey in the water. I saw something on botulism being a risk for chicks. Should I stop putting honey in there water or is it okay?

 

[HEChicken]

It really isn't necessary. At a rate of about 2TBSN per gallon of water, the taste of the vinegar is not strong at all, and some even find it pleasant. I love a teaspoon of ACV in an 8-ounce glass of water and that is a far higher concentration but it makes for a very refreshing summer drink. I've never had my birds even pause upon the addition of ACV to their water - they just drink it as if it wasn't there.

 

[OnceAroundTheBlock]

If it was me, why take a chance? Chickens don't need to have their water sweetened to make them like it.

I'd just stay with the ACV.