How Much Acv?

[KathyR]

I just purchased a bottle of organic, unfiltered ACV for my chickens water. What would be a good amount to use for maintenece in a 1 gallon water container? Do I put it in every day? They are 5 1/2 months old.
Kathy

 

[ShaggysGirl]

I put two Table spoons in a gallon

 

[fordmommy]

I was told 1-2 Tbsp to 1 gallon of water. I use a medicine cup. Works great.

 

[KathyR]

Thanks, do you put it everyday?

 

[vnploveschickens]

I use ACV in the water everyday.
Don't use a metal waterer though. Use plastic waterers.

 

[DonnaBelle]

I try to use ACV in my water everyday, it is good for their electrolyes in this hot weather here in OKlahoma.

Also, helps keep the water fresh, with no scummy buildup. Although, I change the water every day.

DonnaBelle

 

[Cetawin]

I use 1 teaspoon per gallon of water daily...use plastic waterer only.

 

[Hen_House_Rocks!]

I'm curious, why apple cider vinegar? Doesn't white vinegar have the same p.h.?

 

[numamahen]

You are right - the level is the same However, here is the site for the ACV I used - there are many health benefits for humans and animals!

http://www.bragg.com/books/acv_excerpt.html

here is also info from poultry keepers.com

http://poultrykeeper.com/common-articles-to-all-poultry/general/apple-cider-vinegar.html

We slacked off using it and I have just spent the last week dealing with cocci - don't know if that is the reason but I wished I would have been more vigalent with the DH to insist we use it (at least 3-5 times a week!) Who knows.........

 

[fldiver97]

Well, I just bought a bottle of braggs avc and wondered how much to add to the 1 gallon plastic waterer....guess someone has ESP