Health benefits of apple cider vinegar for your chickens. How often to treat them and how much to use.
Apple Cider Vinegar (with the mother) is great for your chickens health as long as you do not use it too much. Chickens do not need apple cider vinegar every day. Just like everything moderation is the key and it is best to use it once a week or a couple times a month because too much apple cider vinegar can cause bone loss and cause a loss of potassium levels.
Just a few of the great benefits of using apple cider vinegar in your chickens water are:
You should treat your chickens water once or twice a week by adding 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar per gallon of water. pH balance should be at 4 (1).
Just a few of the great benefits of using apple cider vinegar in your chickens water are:
- Boosts their immune system
- Protects against bad bacteria
- Maintains digestive health by lowering pH levels in the intestines
- Increases mineral absorption
- Antiseptic-Can be used on cuts, bruises, or sores as an antiseptic
- Kills germs which cause respiratory problems
- Promotes healthy mucous flow
- Keeps water free of harmful bacteria and algae
- Keeps parasites out of water
- Makes egg shells harder
You should treat your chickens water once or twice a week by adding 1 Tablespoon of Apple Cider Vinegar per gallon of water. pH balance should be at 4 (1).
References: 1. The Holistic Trinity-Apple cider vinegar, garlic, and diametacious earth. Fresh eggs daily. http://www.fresheggsdaily.com/2012/01/holistic-trinity-acv-garlic-and-de.html
