using apple cider vinegar?

[lilbreeches]

i have read several posts on using apple cider vinegar in your chickens water. does anyone do this on a regular basis and what are the benefits of this?

 

[Cetawin]

I do it constantly. It helps with digestion and internal parasites somewhat. Mainly digestion.

1 tsp per gallon of water. Not distilled, flavored or white vinegar just apple cider vinegar.

 

[vnploveschickens]

I also use ACV regularly, same as Cetawin. I try and use the raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar. Trader Joes has it. The chicks and chickens like it too.

 

[chickiebaby]

also keeps down bacteria in water.

 

[lilbreeches]

so would it be ok to use the ACV in their water if i change their water every other day? unless it is just really nasty, that is how often i change it.

 

[b.hromada]

I've been using it too. I even put it in my bunny's water and sometimes for my dogs and cats too. They don't seem to mind a bit.

 

[cowsgomoo]

Just don't used galvanized waterers

 

[lilbreeches]

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well all my waterers are either plastic or rubber. so i guess that is good.

b.hromada :

I've been using it too. I even put it in my bunny's water and sometimes for my dogs and cats too. They don't seem to mind a bit.

wow, didn't realize everyone could partake in the greatness

. may have to try it and see if everyone else likes it too. heck, i may even slip some in my hubby's water

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personally, I take ACV tablets everyday myself. they smell awful (unless you like the smell of vinegar) but no taste.​

 

[Jena]

lilbreeches,

You can also benefit, it is really good for digestion.

I change my water for the chickens every other day too, and I just add a little to that.

I also take a spoonful myself every morning in hot water. It is very good for you, but an aquired taste, I am fine with lemon but hate vinegar, I hold my nose.

the dog also gets a splash when I fill his bowl.

 

[Beekissed]

Benefits? Less illness (actually NO illness all these years) due to being a great immunity booster.

Bigger and better tasting eggs. When I forget or run out of ACV, my eggs get smaller on average and I don't get as many compliments on the taste. When I use the ACV, people rave over the taste compared to other farm fresh eggs. I didn't realize the pattern until just recently....which means I will not be running out of ACV anymore!

More female offspring~this has proven true with my rabbits and my chickens. I will be trying that theory out on sheep this year as well.

Some farmers give testimony to using ACV for:

Scours
Bloat
Parasites
Glossier fur or increased growth and fineness of wool
Increased female lambs/calves and more multiple births~sheep.
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