Pigeon keepers do you give your birds apple cider vinegar?

Question

Hi there, does anyone place vinegar in the birds water ? what is the purpose? also what other natural things do you add in their water?

Answer 1

I don't have pigeons - but I raise/own Gouldian Finches - and I do give them Apple Cider Vinegar.

There are many many reasons why it's beneficial.

For starters, it can provide the bird(s) with enzymes and important minerals, such as potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulfur, chlorine, phosphorus, iron, silicon and other trace minerals. Apple cider vinegar also contains bioflavonoids (vitamin P), beta-carotene (vitamin A), vitamin C,E,B1, B2 and B6. It also contains tannins, malic acid, tartaric acid, propionic acid, acetic acid and pectin.

It is a helpful aid for digestion, breaking down minerals, fat and proteins. And it acts as a tonic, inhibiting the growth of unfriendly bacteria in the digestive tract.

In addition, it will help prevent the growth of bacteria or fungal growth on fresh foods. So you can mist fresh fruits and vegetables with a water/apple cider vinegar mix.  I also clean my cages with water and apple cider vinegar to prevent fungal growth and as a disinfectant.

Just know - it's a VERY minute amount you use. To the tune of about 1 *drop* of apple cider vinegar per quart (4 cups) of fresh drinking water.

  

Answer 2

No, i am not sure of the purpose either. i would suggest you research it

Answer 3

I don't have pigeons But i do give apple cider vinegar to my chickens now and again It basically is like an immune system boost =) and keeps your birds healthy basically a supplement like vitamins in a way =)