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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: zeeteecee on June 19, 2012, 07:32:28 am

Title: acv question please.
Post by: zeeteecee on June 19, 2012, 07:32:28 am
Hi, first time I've used apple cider vinegar, is it ok to use in galvanised drinkers? I'm only mixing to 100m per 10 litres.
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Title: Re: acv question please.
Post by: Bert on June 19, 2012, 07:43:50 am
Things I have read say you shouldn't use it in galvanised drinkers. but nothing was said about mix ratios of small amounts. Sorry I'm not being very helpful.
Title: Re: acv question please.
Post by: in the hills on June 19, 2012, 08:50:23 am
No, I don't think so. Use plastic drinkers. I can't remember the exact reason why the galvanised ones shouldn't be used. Guessing something to do with the reaction of the acid on the metal. I'm sure someone will know in more detail.
Title: Re: acv question please.
Post by: Fowlman on June 19, 2012, 10:22:51 am
They go rusty so use plastic if possible.
Title: Re: acv question please.
Post by: landroverroy on June 19, 2012, 01:39:55 pm
They go rusty because the acidic vinegar dissolves the zinc galvanising and an overdose of zinc is not a good thing for any animal.
Title: Re: acv question please.
Post by: chrismahon on June 19, 2012, 09:13:50 pm
1% is the standard strength Zeeteecee and still too strong for galvanised drinkers as already said. We alternate ours at 1 week in 4, so they don't drink it continuously.
Title: Re: acv question please.
Post by: zeeteecee on June 19, 2012, 10:52:08 pm
I don't have enough plastic drinkers to go around! they will only be on it a day out two.and hopefully I'll get some more plastic drinkers at the weekend.thankyou everyone.how often should I give it?I know you dose yours once a month, is this ok?
Title: Re: acv question please.
Post by: chrismahon on June 20, 2012, 08:13:50 pm
I'd hold off giving it until you have the new drinkers Zeeteecee. The first re-fill of a drinker in a new month has ACV at 1%. I have noticed it removes some worms when given occasionally. When we gave it continuously it did the first time and then the worms became resistant to the higher gut acidity, plus it costs a lot and we saw no benefit. We worm with Flubenvet regularly as well.