vfr400boy 3,456 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Was reading some were that cider vinegar is good for chickens , dose any one use it ? Or is it just a mith ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
burnie69 376 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 1ml of cinder vinger per 1 litre of water Quote Link to post Share on other sites
darbo 4,776 Posted September 15, 2014 Report Share Posted September 15, 2014 Apple Cider Vinegar - ACVApple Cider Vinegar (or ACV for short) has been given to chickens for many years since it has numerous health benefits and supports the immune system. It is particularly good at times of stress which can cause chickens to pick up disease when the immune system is low. Since I started using ACV I noticed a big difference in the health of my flock and now recommend it to all chicken keepers. ACV is certainly full of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. It helps to lower the pH level in the stomach, helping digestion and making it a less friendly for harmful pathogens. ACV detoxifies the blood and helps remove mucous from within the body, this is particularly useful since chickens are particularly prone to respiratory problems and ACV can be of benefit in helping birds to clear their airways. Due to the acid content of ACV, it is an antiseptic. As well as killing germs, it is also a mild antibiotic as well, (that is, it contains bacteria that destroy infectious organisms). Some claim that ACV increases egg production. Whilst I have not been able to find any studies that prove this, it would still make sense that if you are keeping a hen in good health, she will perform better and have less challenges to her immune system to deal with. Raw, unfiltered / unpasteurised ACV, can be found in health shops (although it is usually quite expensive and in smaller containers) and many poultry / equine shops / outlets will sell 5 litre tubs of it. The ACV you see on the shelf in your local supermarket is pasturised which doesn't offer the health benefits of the unpasturised / unfiltered sort.There is some more information on Apple Cider Vinegar for Chickens on the Keeping Chickens: A Beginners Guide Website. Beware - The ACV you see on the shelf in your local supermarket is normally the pasturised sort. Pasturisation kills the helpful bacteria!. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,456 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Thanks for that I will have to try some , iv seen it in asda at £1 a bottel but am guessing that it's pasteurised , Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,947 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 1ml of cinder vinger per 1 litre of water I use a cap full to a liter of water for my Native finches and vfr use organic only.also put it in theur water baths or else the birds will just drink that water seeing it won't have the taste the treated water will have . 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,456 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 So it dose work then ? , we're is the best place to buy it ? Sorry for all the questions Quote Link to post Share on other sites
samba 534 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 used it for years both birds and dogs Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,947 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 So it dose work then ? , we're is the best place to buy it ? Sorry for all the questions Good for cleansing the stomach out and yes it works and Aspinal organic cider vinegar can be bought from most super markets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
budharley 945 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 (edited) 5 litres for tenner http://www.saddlery.biz/naf-apple-cider-vinegar.html?gclid=CJzShZbC5sACFQQGwwodXj4A2A Edited September 16, 2014 by budharley Quote Link to post Share on other sites
peterhunter86 8,627 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Its great for getting rid of ticks and flees Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,456 Posted September 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 That link bud is only for 2.5l it's 14quid for 5l still cheep tho ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted September 16, 2014 Report Share Posted September 16, 2014 Ebay. Atb Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ukroosterman 548 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 A.C.V organic is best Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vfr400boy 3,456 Posted September 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 Thanks for all the advice , found 5L of organic ACV on amazon for £11.85 deliverd 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fireman 10,947 Posted September 17, 2014 Report Share Posted September 17, 2014 You shouldn't give it all the time either bud. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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