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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: Connor on November 23, 2013, 09:56:56 pm

Title: Apple cider vinegar
Post by: Connor on November 23, 2013, 09:56:56 pm

How do i use it and how much do the chickens need i no to put it in water but how much?

Title: Re: Apple cider vinegar
Post by: chrismahon on November 25, 2013, 04:36:56 am

Hi Connor. I've replied to this post twice and it all seems to have vanished.


Simply add 1% to the drinking water. We bought some large syringes and sucked up the required amount. The capacity of the drinker needs to be known of course. You can't use metal drinkers as the acidity of the vinegar, even at 1%, takes the zinc plating off. It doesn't stop water from freezing.


We have stopped using ACV. The benefits are doubtful and it's a hassle and expensive. We give them fresh fruit and greens instead.

Title: Re: Apple cider vinegar
Post by: lord flynn on November 25, 2013, 09:12:28 am

weird. what happened to the thread?

Title: Re: Apple cider vinegar
Post by: Clansman on November 25, 2013, 09:59:12 am

Its all explained in the announcement section :)

Title: Re: Apple cider vinegar
Post by: harry on November 25, 2013, 10:18:33 am

SHOP bought acv is of no benifit as all the benificial stuff has been taken out for human consumption.... i have a cider press near me i get it from them