How do I use Acidified Copper Sulfate properly?

[TLM72]

Use one-fourth teaspoon dry copper sulfate crystals and mix into one gallon of water. If it's already acidified, you can skip the ACV.

I read that the ACV is to cover the bitter taste of the ACS. I have also read that the ACV cuts through the mucous. I bought the acidified, but based on everything I’ve read, I should still add ACV. You disagree on adding it?

 

[azygous]

The ACV is to acidify the copper sulfate. If you want to disguise the taste and entice chickens to drink it, add cranberry juice to it.

 

[TLM72]

The ACV is to acidify the copper sulfate. If you want to disguise the taste and entice chickens to drink it, add cranberry juice to it.

Even if I purchased ACIDIFIED copper sulfate?

 

[azygous]

If you bought acidified copper sulfate, then it's already acidified and there's no need for the vinegar which is hydrochloric acid. But you can add cranberry juice to make the water more palatable.

 

[TLM72]

If you bought acidified copper sulfate, then it's already acidified and there's no need for the vinegar which is hydrochloric acid. But you can add cranberry juice to make the water more palatable.

Thank you for the clarification. I called the manufacturer to confirm dosage for small flock (package directions for large quantities) after reading its 1/4 tsp to 1 gallon of water, they were unable to confirm someone is supposed to call me back.

 

[Eggcessive]

Most packets of acidified copper sulfate say to use 1/4 tsp per gallon.
https://jedds.com/products/acidified-copper-sulfate-animal-science