Herb infused ACV by kiddo

[redheads]

Okay, so I accidentally left a bottle of ACV outside after filling my chickens' waterer. My son so graciously thought it would be a good idea to pack the bottle with fresh-picked rosemary. I discovered it within a few hours, and strained the rosemary out, but it still has quite a strong smell. So, my question is: Would you use the ACV or throw it out? The bottle is half-full, and it's organic, so that makes for an expensive lesson. Is there a Web site I can go to so I can see if rosemary would be bad for the chickens? Should I try it and see if they drink the water? There are particles floating in the ACV, so I am not going to use it in the kitchen. Please give input!

 

[WoodlandWoman]

As far as I know, it would be safe, especially in the small amounts you use it in when you mix it with drinking water. It's been used as a preservative in some pet foods. My biggest concern would be whether it would effect the amount of water the chickens drink, if they don't like the smell or taste. I would watch their water consumption carefully, if you use it. As long as they're drinking the usual amount of water, it should be okay.

 

[GiddyMoon]

If you decide to eat your chickens, they would REALLY be infused with rosemary!

 

[redheads]

LOL, Giddymoon! I suppose it'll be a good selling point when we're done and want to sell them, huh?!

Thank you, WoodlandWoman. I'll try it out and monitor they're intake and BMs. One site listed it as a possible GI irritant, so I don't want to upset their little systems! I was hoping to see it having anthelmintic properties, but no such luck. I think the small amount I usually put in, shouldn't bother them too much. It's only in their coop, and they free-range with access to a creek during daylight hours.