is apple cider vinegar good for chickens water

[chickenmama109]

i heard that apple cider is good for chickens water if it is how much do i put in it
thanks to all help

 

[Bladeguy]

When I've done meat birds, I just put a glug or two in a 5 gallon pail. So maybe it was a teaspoon to tablespoon per gallon. I am not convinced it made any difference, but it will not harm them at all. I used ACV with the mother in it.

 

[barred2rock]

When I've done meat birds, I just put a glug or two in a 5 gallon pail. So maybe it was a teaspoon to tablespoon per gallon. I am not convinced it made any difference, but it will not harm them at all. I used ACV with the mother in it.

It can help eliminate pasty butt and runny stools. It worked for my girls when they arrived with pasty butt.

 

[ChicKat]

Yes, it is good for chickens. The amount to use is 1 tablespoon per gallon of water.

Cider vinegar can help maintain the proper pH for the chickens gut. It can help prevent vent gleet and help the flock deal with stress.

Check out post #4 in this thread.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/vent-gleet.1177806/
I'm sure there are lots of others.
It's an easy thing to do -- and it is good for the chickens. Especially in the heat of summer -- lots of fresh water is an important part of your chickens' health.

 

[chickenmama109]

thanks

 

[Folly's place]

Then again, plain water is just fine! Vinegar stays in my kitchen where it belongs. Mary

 

[lazy gardener]

I would offer a choice. And if you ferment your feed, I'd avoid the vinegar in the water.