mictogirl Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Hi All - I'm going out tomorrow to get a few extra bits for my girls (including some garlic powder, they are starting to honk! Don't worry, I'll also be cleaning out their house this weekend!) and was wondering whether I need cider vinegar - what is this used for? And is it the sort you can get in supermarkets? Sorry for the daft question - newbie alert Thanks, Laura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 ACV from supermarkets (apparently) has all the goodness taken out. I should be ACV from a horsie shop. There are lots around when you start to look! You sprinkle it on the chicken five times a day the week before it goes in the oven. Just kidding - sorry couldn't help myself. It goes in their water, a teaspoon or two per superglug / standard glug. If you have honking chickens are you sure they are not geese? I'll get me coat ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mictogirl Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks Steve I shall get some from the horsey shop tomorrow in that case - though you still didn't tell me what it actually does for the chickens! Makes their feathers sleek and shiny? Makes the water taste nice??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve. Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Thanks Steve I shall get some from the horsey shop tomorrow in that case - though you still didn't tell me what it actually does for the chickens! Makes their feathers sleek and shiny? Makes the water taste nice??? Some say it changes the acidity in their tums to make it less palatable for parasites and also acts as a general tonic. Personally I reckon they sprinkle it on their chips after a late night out on the town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Its something to do with keeping their insides cleansed I think........??????? I always imagine it bobsleighing through their insides sluicing its way through them! Lots of people swear by the health benefits of ACV for themselves or their pets and state numerous benefits inside and out Also a newbie in case you didn't pick that up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 Another lot of coffee spat all over the computer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAZAROO Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Thanks Steve I shall get some from the horsey shop tomorrow in that case - though you still didn't tell me what it actually does for the chickens! Makes their feathers sleek and shiny? Makes the water taste nice??? Some say it changes the acidity in their tums to make it less palatable for parasites and also acts as a general tonic. Personally I reckon they sprinkle it on their chips after a late night out on the town. And mine would too given half the chance- I never eat all of mine and the love the crispy bits as a treat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 Also a newbie in case you didn't pick that up! have you got your set up sorted now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondinho Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 I don't believe you are meant to give them ACV everytime you fill up there water - unless I'm mistaken? Thought it was maybe once or twice a month? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 The general ruling is to miss a week in the month with ACV, but I put it in the water just once a week. The other advice is spot on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
