chandlerTX
10 posts
Aug 23, 2006
11:34 AM
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I now have 12 young birds in the kit box. They are between 4 and 5 weeks old. At what age can I start to give them cider vinegar and at what amount would I use?
Thanks
Chad
Last Edited by chandlerTX on Aug 23, 2006 4:01 PM
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
697 posts
Aug 23, 2006
12:37 PM
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You can give it to the breeders while they are feeding the young ones. It is a natural product so you could have had them getting it from day one if you wanted. I use about a capful per gallon. A little goes a long way. If it is too strong the birds will often refuse to drink it.
Brian.
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Santandercol
271 posts
Aug 23, 2006
9:05 PM
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Troll,
There must be at least half a dozen threads on this site talking about ACV.It is acidic,which bacteria in the birds gut do not like or multiply.ACV is generally good for the body constution,that's one reason it is used in many food recipes for us as well.And by the way,,,take yer caps lock off on your keyboard.Doesnt bother me,but it makes it look like yer yelling.Torpes.
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Kelly
Last Edited by Santandercol on Aug 24, 2006 9:15 PM
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JKGOTROLL
8 posts
Aug 23, 2006
9:19 PM
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YOUR FUNNY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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siddiqir
262 posts
Aug 24, 2006
10:55 AM
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chandlerTX, this website will help
http://www.racingbirds.com/remedies1.html
Brain, capful per gallon? I heard 1 tablespoon per gollan??? Just wondering !
Last Edited by siddiqir on Aug 24, 2006 10:59 AM
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chandlerTX
12 posts
Aug 24, 2006
11:15 AM
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Thanks Brian and siddiqir. That is some usefull info.
Chad
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MCCORMICKLOFTS
698 posts
Aug 24, 2006
12:07 PM
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Rauf, it really doesn't matter, one tablespoon, one lid full. There is no set standard for giving anything to pigeons other than injections. I have found that over time, one capful is enough to get the job done without fouling the water or making it smell bad. A few drops go a long way.
Brian.
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W@yne
9 posts
Aug 26, 2006
1:24 PM
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Cider vinegar will also stop your drinking water becoming frozen we use it in the uk a lot as we dont have the warmest of winters. Best wishes.
w@yne uk.
Last Edited by W@yne on Aug 26, 2006 1:27 PM
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Santandercol
278 posts
Aug 26, 2006
9:27 PM
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W@yne,
Down to what temp does it work?
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Kelly
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