Vinegar

[CK Chickadilly]

Just wondering what the purpose of giving vinegar is?
Thanks!

 

[chickiebaby]

Well, some of us pour a bit of cider vinegar in the water to inhibit growth of unwanted microorganisms - the waterer, I mean, not in the bird. I do that only in hot weather, personally. Other uses?

 

[Kanat]

I thought that it also prevents/ cures sour crop?

Kanat

 

[katrinag]

Apple Cider Vinegar is also a detox and purifying agent.

 

[Sissy]

I have used ACV
great for keeping flies and such away from their waterer
I also rinse the waters every so often. Great to keep bacteria away better then bleach.and its healthy
even for humans .I raised my flock on
A teaspoon in a gal. of water.
year round.

 

[redhead83402]

wow ~ I didn't know that!! thanks!! I am going to try that ~
I love how I learn new things every day on BYC ~ well... every day I get on here..lol ~ I have been TRYING to curb the addiction ( only check twice a day....lol...lol...) :-D
~Red

 

[CK Chickadilly]

Can you use the regular store bought ACV or do you have to get the sediment ACV at the health food store?

Thanks for the ideas.

 

[2chickenrich]

We clean our water containers with ACV but the chickens don't like it in the water , no they didn't tell me that, they just drink very little out of the container with the ACV.

 

[sundance]

use the one with the sediment in the bottom, and only use about 1 t. to a gallon water, or rather that's what I do marrie

 

[CK Chickadilly]

Quote:
I just found some ACV with sediment, only I had to get it at the health food store & it was on sale for over $5.00! One of those glass taller jars (can't think of the measurement). With only adding 1 t. that should last a while & the chickens are worth it!

Why can't you use the grocery store bought ACV w/out sediment?