NancyNurseCxMama
Songster
I use it because, well, just because.
A little dollop in their 3 gallon waterer a couple of times a week. I add a little bit of probiotic powder once in a while too.
They also get fresh oregano, thyme, parsley and rosemary. I am hoping what I am doing has some health benefits for them. You can find opinions that say it does---Perdue now adds oregano to the diets of their chickens so there must be something to that one, anyway.
I have no idea whether what I am doing is making any difference in their development or health but, with the exception of the loss of a sweet runty 8-week-old, so far so good.
Don't add ACV to a metal waterer as it will corrode the metal. I have also read that it's not a good idea to use it in hot weather so I stopped doing that during the summer.
A little article on using herbs---looks like Perdue has done some studies, which makes sense considering the size of their operation:
http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2017/04/why-does-perdue-feed-parsley-oregano.html
A little dollop in their 3 gallon waterer a couple of times a week. I add a little bit of probiotic powder once in a while too.
They also get fresh oregano, thyme, parsley and rosemary. I am hoping what I am doing has some health benefits for them. You can find opinions that say it does---Perdue now adds oregano to the diets of their chickens so there must be something to that one, anyway.
I have no idea whether what I am doing is making any difference in their development or health but, with the exception of the loss of a sweet runty 8-week-old, so far so good.
Don't add ACV to a metal waterer as it will corrode the metal. I have also read that it's not a good idea to use it in hot weather so I stopped doing that during the summer.
A little article on using herbs---looks like Perdue has done some studies, which makes sense considering the size of their operation:
http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2017/04/why-does-perdue-feed-parsley-oregano.html
But apple cider vinegar - especially ACV containing "the mother' has actually undergone fermentation... and it is proven- that the fermentation process actually forms health-promoting probiotics and enzymes & these are contained in it. Using it - is not for everyone certainly.... I was just curious because of the research I've done on the use of ACV for myself & my family... I like to explore organic, natural options and preventative measures for good health, and ferment a lot of my own foods for my family and such... and enjoy it... and was curious if it would work for chickens too!
