Hi! You’re so welcome. I do still use ACV but I make sure my chickens always have fresh water, and then for every day that I do use an additive I’ll then have at least three days of nothing! ✌🏻❤️🐓
Good information. I enjoy your videos and seeing your Ladies. Maybe we are just lucky but, my 17 TSC bought Chickens are all in fantastic shape. No health issues with the 2 year old Jersey Giants or the 1 year old Cochins. The eggs come out clean and the shells are so thick it takes extra effort to break them, compared to store bought eggs. They just get plain water, Oyster shell, grit and Dumor 20% Chicken Starter, exclusively. They don't free-range yet, so I am convinced feeding the higher amount of protein is making a difference...JJ
Hi girlfriend I’m so glad I found you. I’m going to watch this video now. God bless you Great information. Our girls are just six weeks old today so we are very new to this. Again thank you so much for what you do, it’s a great help!
real simple mama I don’t know what I would do without the Internet and channels like yours. You have been so extremely helpful to me. I can’t thank you enough for your prompt responses. So many people, and I get it they are busy, but they don’t respond like you. Thank you again. This is tough taking on a new project and trying to learn.
Oh yes! Don’t worry! I love helping people and I get the occasional criticism because I don’t know everything 🤷🏻♀️ but chickens are amazing and fun, and expensive and stressful! 😁
real simple mama it’s OK we can’t know everything. It’s wonderful that you care and try to help people. Yes I can see that already that they are amazing and fun and definitely expensive oh my goodness, and stressful because I feel like everything must be perfect because they are my pets. I will never eat them. I’m not criticizing people who do but I will surely never eat mine.💕💕💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I hope you are having a wonderful day. And I hope the birthday celebration was wonderful with your son. Happy birthday from us over here in Ohio!
Thank you so much! It’s been a weird experience as we are still very much sheltering-in-place. But we have some fun things planned for tomorrow! And I really try to always be learning and then running on here so I can teach others too.
What? I've never had any of my poultry lay softer egg shells or any problems because of using organic apple cider vinegar. Then again, I feed a premium feed and my poultry eat on organic pasture. None the less, too each is own. As to where you live: if you're water source is more acidic, the vinegar should be fine on a regular basis. Personally, you have to be careful doing research on Google, because there is a lot of misinformation on there on purpose, unfortunately. I hated using that term, but books or even duck duck go are better sources along with knowing the biology of chickens in the sense of physiology.
Hey! There are “nipple drinkers” you can get at feed stores or online. Get the right sized drill bit and drill into a food-safe five gallon bucket. ✌🏻❤️🐓
Hi! I have a playlist here called “Chickens in your garden” and I have a list on RealSimpleMama.com that has a lot of the common ones. They love most herbs, hibiscus, grasses, grapevines… as a general rule that most flowering vines are not safe for them, and neither are night shade, which includes tomato plants, although chickens can eat tomatoes.
Hi! I have a playlist called “Chickens in your garden” that list what I have, as well as a list on RealSimpleMama.com ✌🏻❤️🐓 I saw your question about mouse droppings and I’m not sure 🫤 Id look that up or contact a vet.
You can add it to their water or put in a separate bowl. I like to mix it with scrambled eggs, oatmeal, or plain Greek yogurt. I just did this yesterday! ✌🏻❤️🐓
I have heard of that! But you know I’ve never tried it, I can’t keep my chemistry straight 😆 It’s also good to remember while ACV has its uses - I use it myself for my flock - they do need pure clean water (with no additives) more often than not. ✌🏼❤️🐓
real simple mama thinks.I’m letting them enjoy the day because it’s hot here in Corpus Christi. Hard to explain but I built them in one section at 8 x 8 the next section 8 x 12 now this is all together. Completely wired in completely mesh wire in the top. Nothing big can get in copper bottom. So far they’ve been enjoying it. Yes they have a fan. They have a huge tree that they could climb in when they get bigger. Can’t get out because we got it covered. Wish I could send you pictures. Watch you all the time thanks for all the help
You say chickens don't taste. But why do they have chicken treats? Why do they go crazy for worms, and bugs? My chickens peck at my feet asking for dried worms. I think they do taste, and know what they like. I think they drink the water with vinegar because they're thirsty, and that's all they have. I mean I know it's good for them. But that shit is NASTY.
I think they probably can taste a little, but they’re programmed to want to eat things that LOOK like bugs. Like their brain looks for things with a certain shape, or that crawl, etc. ✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama I don't know about all that. I think they know those bugs are delicious. Plus they eat cabbage and carrots and green leafy things. I think they smell and taste just fine. They know what's good for them, and they enjoy a variety of foods rather than the same old thing all the time.
I did a study in highschool and wrote an essay about chickens so I know the answer to this, chickens can't taste spicy, but the can taste stuff like sweetness and a couple other things. So that's where that incorrect information comes from.
@@imnotatitaniswear8812 yeah but there's really no way to know that unless you can speak chicken. Maybe they can taste it. But they like it, or maybe they can take it or leave it. I know chickens do have opinions. Because they'll have best friends that pair up and walk around together, and they'll have outcasts of the flock.
Did not know about the vinegar could mess with the eggs. Thanks for the update.❤❤❤
Hi! You’re so welcome. I do still use ACV but I make sure my chickens always have fresh water, and then for every day that I do use an additive I’ll then have at least three days of nothing! ✌🏻❤️🐓
Good information. I enjoy your videos and seeing your Ladies.
Maybe we are just lucky but, my 17 TSC bought Chickens are all in fantastic shape. No health issues with the 2 year old Jersey Giants or the 1 year old Cochins. The eggs come out clean and the shells are so thick it takes extra effort to break them, compared to store bought eggs. They just get plain water, Oyster shell, grit and Dumor 20% Chicken Starter, exclusively. They don't free-range yet, so I am convinced feeding the higher amount of protein is making a difference...JJ
That’s great! I’m glad to hear it.
Good information as usual! Thanks for doing this one. I'll slow down on the ACV.
Thanks for sharing I'm from South TEXAS too🌷🌷🌷
Hi neighbor!
@@realsimplemama yellow🐔🐔🐔🐣🐣🐣
So helpful. Thank you, Im a new chicken momma to 10 chicks.
A piece of solid copper can keep the algae out of your waterer.
Yes! You know what I saw that recently and haven’t tried it but I really want to. It could be so helpful! ✌🏻❤️🐓
Hi girlfriend I’m so glad I found you. I’m going to watch this video now. God bless you Great information. Our girls are just six weeks old today so we are very new to this. Again thank you so much for what you do, it’s a great help!
You’re so welcome! I hope that this update made a bit more sense. 😆
real simple mama I don’t know what I would do without the Internet and channels like yours. You have been so extremely helpful to me. I can’t thank you enough for your prompt responses. So many people, and I get it they are busy, but they don’t respond like you. Thank you again. This is tough taking on a new project and trying to learn.
Oh yes! Don’t worry! I love helping people and I get the occasional criticism because I don’t know everything 🤷🏻♀️ but chickens are amazing and fun, and expensive and stressful! 😁
real simple mama it’s OK we can’t know everything. It’s wonderful that you care and try to help people. Yes I can see that already that they are amazing and fun and definitely expensive oh my goodness, and stressful because I feel like everything must be perfect because they are my pets. I will never eat them. I’m not criticizing people who do but I will surely never eat mine.💕💕💕💕💕🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 I hope you are having a wonderful day. And I hope the birthday celebration was wonderful with your son. Happy birthday from us over here in Ohio!
Thank you so much! It’s been a weird experience as we are still very much sheltering-in-place. But we have some fun things planned for tomorrow! And I really try to always be learning and then running on here so I can teach others too.
Thank you!
One T spoon of ACV per gal. will keep the algae off the inside of your waterer.
Thanks 🙌🏼
I crush a clove of water and put it in the water. I also give it to my dogs and cats.
What are the plants you have in their run?tu for helping with this information.
Hi! I’ve done videos here that list the plants and I have a whole playlist called “Chickens and your Garden” which has more content. ✌🏻❤️🐓🌱
@@realsimplemama ok thank you for sharing.
I find myself on your channel alot so I subscribed finally. Have you heard Oregano is an antibiotic for chickens?
Hi! I do use orégano preventatively and because i feel it does no harm but I don’t know of it being an actual antibiotic.
What? I've never had any of my poultry lay softer egg shells or any problems because of using organic apple cider vinegar. Then again, I feed a premium feed and my poultry eat on organic pasture. None the less, too each is own. As to where you live: if you're water source is more acidic, the vinegar should be fine on a regular basis. Personally, you have to be careful doing research on Google, because there is a lot of misinformation on there on purpose, unfortunately. I hated using that term, but books or even duck duck go are better sources along with knowing the biology of chickens in the sense of physiology.
I heard ACV is not good in Summer. Not using it this year. So far so good. Old Girl is laying better.
We gave ours watermelon rinds, they only ate the red
How do you make that watering bucket
Hey! There are “nipple drinkers” you can get at feed stores or online. Get the right sized drill bit and drill into a food-safe five gallon bucket. ✌🏻❤️🐓
How can you tell when they have respiratory issues?
Sneezing, runny nose, lethargic, pale. ✌🏻❤️🐓
What plants are safe to have around the chickens or not safe?? Thank you in advance
Hi! I have a playlist here called “Chickens in your garden” and I have a list on RealSimpleMama.com that has a lot of the common ones. They love most herbs, hibiscus, grasses, grapevines… as a general rule that most flowering vines are not safe for them, and neither are night shade, which includes tomato plants, although chickens can eat tomatoes.
What are your types of plants in the run?
Hi! I have a playlist called “Chickens in your garden” that list what I have, as well as a list on RealSimpleMama.com ✌🏻❤️🐓
I saw your question about mouse droppings and I’m not sure 🫤 Id look that up or contact a vet.
Oreagino?
Just how do you feed the garlic, separate bowl, on the ground? what?
You can add it to their water or put in a separate bowl. I like to mix it with scrambled eggs, oatmeal, or plain Greek yogurt. I just did this yesterday! ✌🏻❤️🐓
Can I give Apple cider vinegar to the ducks?
Hi! I would think so but have never had ducks so I’m not sure. I’d do a bit more research to confirm! ✌🏻❤️🐓🦆
@@realsimplemama thank you
Anybody know about mice poop getting in chicken coop? What if they eat it?
Have u tried or know someone that tried a little ACV in water during winter cold weather? To add in the water so it does freeze
I have heard of that! But you know I’ve never tried it, I can’t keep my chemistry straight 😆
It’s also good to remember while ACV has its uses - I use it myself for my flock - they do need pure clean water (with no additives) more often than not. ✌🏼❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama thanks
Do your chickens try to fly over the fence??
Nope! Chickens aren’t great flyers and I clip a wing once a year (I have a video about this too). ✌🏻❤️🐓
Do a rain catching system holds a lot more.
I have a rain barrel for my garden! Yay free water!
I got a question how old is chickens have to be before you can put them outside and not have a heat lamp
They have to be fully feathered so they can control their own body temperature. That varies from breed to breed.
real simple mama thinks.I’m letting them enjoy the day because it’s hot here in Corpus Christi. Hard to explain but I built them in one section at 8 x 8 the next section 8 x 12 now this is all together. Completely wired in completely mesh wire in the top. Nothing big can get in copper bottom. So far they’ve been enjoying it. Yes they have a fan. They have a huge tree that they could climb in when they get bigger. Can’t get out because we got it covered. Wish I could send you pictures. Watch you all the time thanks for all the help
You say chickens don't taste. But why do they have chicken treats? Why do they go crazy for worms, and bugs? My chickens peck at my feet asking for dried worms. I think they do taste, and know what they like. I think they drink the water with vinegar because they're thirsty, and that's all they have. I mean I know it's good for them. But that shit is NASTY.
I think they probably can taste a little, but they’re programmed to want to eat things that LOOK like bugs. Like their brain looks for things with a certain shape, or that crawl, etc. ✌🏻❤️🐓
@@realsimplemama I don't know about all that. I think they know those bugs are delicious. Plus they eat cabbage and carrots and green leafy things. I think they smell and taste just fine. They know what's good for them, and they enjoy a variety of foods rather than the same old thing all the time.
I did a study in highschool and wrote an essay about chickens so I know the answer to this, chickens can't taste spicy, but the can taste stuff like sweetness and a couple other things. So that's where that incorrect information comes from.
@@imnotatitaniswear8812 yeah but there's really no way to know that unless you can speak chicken. Maybe they can taste it. But they like it, or maybe they can take it or leave it. I know chickens do have opinions. Because they'll have best friends that pair up and walk around together, and they'll have outcasts of the flock.