toesonthenose Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 hi there, i have just got myself some cider apple vinegar (the horse type), how much do i give them and how often? i have also got some poultry spice, how much and how often for this too? have heard that adding garlic to the vinegar helps keep the pongs down, shall i just throw a few cloves in the tub with the vinegar or is there another technique? am greatfull for any thoughts or advice , thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 hi there, i have just got myself some cider apple vinegar (the horse type), how much do i give them and how often? 1/4 -1/2 teaspoonful per glug...as often as you like. i have also got some poultry spice, how much and how often for this too? It says on the box 1/2 tsp per 10 fowls. I put that amount in a full grub of pellets. I don't use it all the time....just when I feel they need a boost. have heard that adding garlic to the vinegar helps keep the pongs down, shall i just throw a few cloves in the tub with the vinegar or is there another technique? You can put garlic in their drinking water, but mine used to fish it out and discard it. You might find that Garlic powder mixed (Horse type) mixed with their pellets is an easier option. am greatfull for any thoughts or advice , thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzie Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 hi there, i have just got myself some cider apple vinegar (the horse type), how much do i give them and how often? 1/4 -1/2 teaspoonful per glug...as often as you like. i have also got some poultry spice, how much and how often for this too? It says on the box 1/2 tsp per 10 fowls. I put that amount in a full grub of pellets. I don't use it all the time....just when I feel they need a boost. have heard that adding garlic to the vinegar helps keep the pongs down, shall i just throw a few cloves in the tub with the vinegar or is there another technique? You can put garlic in their drinking water, but mine used to fish it out and discard it. You might find that Garlic powder mixed (Horse type) mixed with their pellets is an easier option. am greatfull for any thoughts or advice , thanks, I have these things chickens come in two weeks. I have a question what are they supposed to do for the chickens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toesonthenose Posted March 8, 2008 Author Share Posted March 8, 2008 thanks for your reply, do you mean 1/2 tsp for each glug of water? can i just put a glug of vinegar in each time i fill the water feeder? will look out for the powdered garlic, thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 ACV is supposed to offer them a bit of protection from worms by making the gut hostile to parasites, and it acts as a bit of a tonic too. Poultry spic e is a concoction of minerals which gives them a bit of a boost. Garlic powder also helps to make the gut hostile to parasites, and intriguingly stops the poo smelling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muzzie Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 ACV is supposed to offer them a bit of protection from worms by making the gut hostile to parasites, and it acts as a bit of a tonic too. Poultry spic e is a concoction of minerals which gives them a bit of a boost. Garlic powder also helps to make the gut hostile to parasites, and intriguingly stops the poo smelling. Thanks so much I was wondering what they actually did for the chickens Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirkwood Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 having a blonde moment " horse type" ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 You buy it at Equestrian suppliers, it is cloudy, robust and unrefined.(Sounds like a character assassination!) Not the Sainsbury's sort for making a delicate salad dressing or mayonnaise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
