Goldstar Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I have heard that putting a spoonful of this in the water can be good for the chickens. Is it okay to use shop bought (eg from tesco, sainsbury's etc) or should it be bought from a chicken food supplier, if this is the case what is the difference between the two? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Hi, lots of people use Apple Cider vinegar in Chickens water at a rate of 10ml per litre.It promotes general good health, keeps feathers in tip top condition and helps prevent worms. So a very useful product Wouls recommend it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
little brown hen Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I put apple cider vinegar in my girls water. The shop stuff is ok, but is a bit refined. You should be able to get it from where ever you get your chicken supplies, or on line. The one I have at the moment has garlic in it, and smells lovely! You can put a garlic clove in the water and that helps with the chickens health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 It works out much cheaper to buy it in a large plastic container from somewhere like Countrywide or Mole valley, the type sold for horses is the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggie232 Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 I put ACV in my chooks water for 3 days on, then 3 days off. I was advised 1 teaspoon per litre. Hope this helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chicken bark Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 You need to use the unrefined type - the one with the bits in it from a horsey type shop. I add a splash whenever I remember. You don't want to add too much and be prepared that some hens just don't like the taste. Mine fortunately go mad for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
juliec Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 i was advised to just use it one week out of four as yes its very good for keeping worms away and keeping the chooks in good condition, but it can also destroy the good bacteria that lives in the chickens gut which is detramental to their health Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercedes55 Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 i was advised to just use it one week out of four as yes its very good for keeping worms away and keeping the chooks in good condition, but it can also destroy the good bacteria that lives in the chickens gut which is detramental to their health I didn't realise you shouldn't use it all the time and have been adding a few drops every day, better cut down on it I guess Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess1merlin Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I use it everyday as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I think its fine to use it everyday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Oh "Ooops, word censored!" I use two drinkers in one i have acv in the other I have poultry tonic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hippy chick Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 OH I only said the cr word Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 cant get my lot to drink the water if I add anything to it... but they prefer dirty water to nice clean fresh stuff anyway! I do keep trying with citricidal, but reckon on balance it's better if they are drinking rather than not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bevmatt Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 I use ACV pretty much all the year around - although you can't use it in metal containers as it causes them to corrode. Ideal for keeping the water sweet - just a splash a day - it says 10ml per litre on my container. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...