Why do you use ACV?

[turtlebird]

Recently I started adding organic unfiltered (with the 'mother') apple cider vinegar to my 12 week old chickies water. I started using it because as I understand it, it boosts their immune system and digestive system....you know, good for what ails ya'!
I add 1 TBSP ACV per gallon of water. Is this the correct dosage? What results have you noticed in your birds?
Why do you use ACV?

 

[emmak]

The farmer I bought my chickens from recommended adding 1 oz of acv to 1 gallon of water to prevent algae growth. We're in north Texas where the temps are outrageous. You can't add it to a metal waterer, though, because it will react with the metal.

 

[grandmaof5]

I also add it to my dogs' water, and to my budgie's water...

 

[Jen71]

I use ACV too - there is a whole lot of great information available here about it.

People claim it helps with immune systems, keeping the water fresh for longer, and improves the quality and taste of the eggs.
I can't say much about it one way or another because I have used it in our water since the beginning.
Why not? It can't hurt.

Good luck!

 

[chickerdoodle]

I use it at a lower dose--1-2 teaspoons per gallon to keep the water container clean. I change my 3 gallon waterer every few days and the 1 gallon in the hen house every other day. I only have 5 pullets so its plenty orf water. On hot days (85 +) I change it daily with cool water and ice cubes. It has health benefits too and can't hurt.