Luvachicken Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 I'm sure I read not to put apple cider vinegar into metal drinkers. What is the reason for this ? For the moment I can give them it in those gally cups, but when it starts to get cold and frosty, I would need to put it on the water heater thing which of course has the metal drinker on it. What's the best solution ? Thanks x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Hi, I think the vinegar would begin to corrode the metal somewhat. Reminds me of my Mom, who used to cook rhubarb in an aluminium pan. She always commented on how clean the pan was afterwards Can you not put a plastic drinker on your water heater thingy. I've just bought one for this year, and my drinkers are plastic. I assume the water won't get hot enough to affect plastic, or it would be too hot for the hens to drink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 You're right not to use ACV in galvanised drinkers, I think the pH would corrode it... I'd either use a plastic drinker or change to LifeGuard tonic during the winter! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 14, 2012 Share Posted November 14, 2012 ^^ Agreed I use a bunny bottle for some supplements, but a plastic gravity drinker is fine with a Snugglesafe under it in the very icy weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
