Apple cider vinegar for chickens your flock can drink
- Raw, unfiltered ACV with 'the mother' intact
- Garlic-infused for digestion and immune support
- Water-line delivery — no extra handling or labor
- Works for backyard flocks and commercial operations alike
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- Water line
- Water delivery — how much apple cider vinegar for chickens:
- General use: 1 oz per gallon of drinking water
- Stress events (molt, heat, transport): 2 oz per gallon for 3-5 days
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Mother Load raw apple cider vinegar for chickens with the mother, infused with garlic. Supports digestion, gut health, and flock vitality via simple water delivery.
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How It Works
Application: Water line
Water delivery — how much apple cider vinegar for chickens: • General use: 1 oz per gallon of drinking water • Stress events (molt, heat, transport): 2 oz per gallon for 3-5 days • Maintenance: 1 oz per gallon, 3-4 days per week Tips: • Use a plastic waterer — ACV corrodes galvanized metal • Best results when introduced before stress events • Shake well before use — settling is normal for raw ACV
Calculate Exact Quantity for My AreaApple Cider Vinegar for Chickens: What It Does
Raw apple cider vinegar with the mother gives your flock naturally occurring organic acids, enzymes, and beneficial bacteria that support a healthy gut. A well-functioning gut means better nutrient absorption, steadier digestion, and birds that handle stress more easily. Mother Load is infused with garlic, which adds immune support on top of the digestive benefits — one simple addition to the water line.
How Much Apple Cider Vinegar in Chicken Water
The standard rate is 1 oz of Mother Load per gallon of drinking water. During high-stress periods — molting, summer heat, or a move — bump it up to 2 oz per gallon for three to five days to help the birds recover faster. Use a plastic waterer rather than galvanized metal, since ACV will corrode metal over time. Shake the container before adding, since settling is normal for raw, unfiltered ACV.
A Natural Fit for Any Flock
Whether you keep a handful of backyard hens or run a commercial operation, Mother Load ACV fits your program without adding complexity. It runs through your existing water system, requires no withdrawal period, and works alongside your other poultry nutrition and health products.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much apple cider vinegar do you put in chicken water?
The standard rate is 1 oz of Mother Load per gallon of drinking water. During stress events like molt, heat, or transport, increase to 2 oz per gallon for 3-5 days. Always use a plastic waterer — ACV corrodes galvanized metal.
What makes Mother Load different from grocery store ACV?
Mother Load is formulated for poultry — raw, unfiltered, and unpasteurized, so it retains 'the mother' (the beneficial bacteria and enzymes). It's also infused with garlic for added immune support. Grocery store ACV is typically pasteurized, which kills those beneficial organisms.
Is apple cider vinegar safe for chickens?
Yes, at the recommended rate of 1 oz per gallon. Use a plastic (not metal) waterer, and reduce the concentration if birds drink less. Introduce it gradually so the flock adjusts to the taste.
Can I use it alongside other supplements?
Yes. Mother Load is compatible with most poultry supplements. If you're also giving Hen Helper or Big Ole Bird, leave three days between applying the products.
2009
Founded
A+
BBB Rating
1,000+
Farms Helped
17+
Years Experience
Customer Reviews
4.7
Very good
It seems to be good for gut health and improve feed conversion
GARLIC + ACV = HAPPY FLOCK!
A bit of garlic + ACV = a very powerful supplement for my flock. Very happy with everything from Southland.
Excellent
Excellent my birds are happy and healthy
Great product
Works great.
HALF A GALLON? FRUSTRATING!
I bought a gallon of hen helper. I received the jug over the mail. You could tell that some product had slipped out of the jub (dark coloration on jug). When I opened the jug, it was half empty. I filled a 32 ounce bottle and most of it was used. I was supposed to receive 128 ounces. I paid for one gallon and 75% gone. Very frustrating. Poorly done. Read more
I bought a gallon of hen helper. I received the jug over the mail. You could tell that some product had slipped out of the jub (dark coloration on jug). When I opened the jug, it was half empty. I filled a 32 ounce bottle and most of it was used. I was supposed to receive 128 ounces. I paid for one gallon and 75% gone. Very frustrating. Poorly done.
Southland Organics replied
We’re incredibly frustrated too—UPS completely botched this one! UPS has been awful lately. Recently they did the same thing and repackaged 4 bottles and attempted to pass it off as our work. That is FRAUD and this is too! We would NEVER send a bottle less than full. It’s clear their rough handling caused the leak. Please send us photos of the jug and packaging. We’ll file a claim with UPS and rush a new gallon to you ASAP. Thanks for bearing with us!
NOT IMPRESSED!
I am disappointed in this product it seems to have changed. I used to buy it all the time and I use it regularly and know what the consistency looks like in the water I add it to and this last bottle is watery and not good looking or amber looking it looks pale grayish and it’s supposed to have a mother in it and there’s no mother floating around in there. When I put it in the water you can’t even smell a hint of it and it doesn’t even look like I put any in there. It had no mother in it and it looked really really watered down and the color was off. I tossed it and haven’t ordered it since. I really need a good apple cider vinegar with the mother in it for my flock I have seen what it can do for my birds and I do like the brand but if this is how it is now I’m not impressed. I don’t know if it’s a mistake or I got the end of a batch or what. I’d like it fixed so I can continue to give it to my flock. Read more
I am disappointed in this product it seems to have changed. I used to buy it all the time and I use it regularly and know what the consistency looks like in the water I add it to and this last bottle is watery and not good looking or amber looking it looks pale grayish and it’s supposed to have a mother in it and there’s no mother floating around in there. When I put it in the water you can’t even smell a hint of it and it doesn’t even look like I put any in there. It had no mother in it and it looked really really watered down and the color was off. I tossed it and haven’t ordered it since. I really need a good apple cider vinegar with the mother in it for my flock I have seen what it can do for my birds and I do like the brand but if this is how it is now I’m not impressed. I don’t know if it’s a mistake or I got the end of a batch or what. I’d like it fixed so I can continue to give it to my flock.
Southland Organics replied
Hi Danielle H., i'm truly sorry to hear about your disappointing experience with our apple cider vinegar. Your detailed feedback imparts significance to us as it enables us to understand better and improve our products to meet our customers' expectations. Noticing such a drastic alteration in the product you've relied on must be frustrating. Please rest assured we thoroughly value your loyalty and will certainly address this matter diligently to restore the quality of the apple cider vinegar you've come to trust. This is especially odd because Mother Load is EXTREMELY strong. It should nearly knock you down with the smell. This would be the very first mistake we have made with the product and I will figure out what happened. I am confident that it is not a bad batch.
It's the real thing
It's the real thing with the mother, I can't really quantify how much it helps, but acidifying the water is always a good thing
GARLIC MAGIC! SUPER EASY!
Love that it’s combined with garlic. Very quick and easy to use.
Chicken approved
Love this product and so the chickens. Right after given this product my chickens b fin to laid string shell eggs and their butts begin to cleaned.
Recieved all the incentives
Great product for the chickens gut. We out performed and we received all our bonus especially with feed conversion
PREVENTION IS KEY!
Works well on chickens. Prevention is Cheaper than medication
to try it vs regular vinegar
Southland Organics replied
So glad you're giving Mother Load a try! I think you'll find it's a lot more powerful than regular vinegar since it has the mother in it.
My chicken drank more water on the day apple cider vinegar with garlic was added.
Southland Organics replied
That's awesome to hear your chicken loves Mother Load in their water! We typically see water consumption increase with Mother Load because they like the taste of the garlic. We're thrilled to be a part of maintaining your chicken's healthy diet. Thank you for sharing your experience!
More concentrated and cheaper to use then the store stocked ACV. Great Product
Southland Organics replied
Thanks so much for leaving a review! So glad you like Mother Load.
Great products!
My chicks are happy and healthy using the apple cider vinegar "mother load"
Southland Organics replied
Cynthia, thanks so much for leaving a review! I'm so happy to hear that you and your chicks love Mother Load.
Girls love it
They are drinking it regularly
Perfect for the amount of water dishes I use For my flock
Great Company, Amazing Products
I will start off by saying the techs at this company go above and beyond to answer any questions you may have. This is a grower friendly company that has the growers best interests at heart, so don't hesitate to give them a call. I am new at this business and praise God for directing me to this site. I decided in my last flock to use the Mother Load Vinegar and I had one of my best feed conversions, lowest condemnation report, and highest average weight I have had yet. I went from placing 10th and 8th to number 1.I was told a super house would never out perform a smaller house and take the number one spot. Well with a few subtle changes and the use of this product we did what they said we would never do! So if you are tired of being in the middle, what are you waiting for give them a call. I give God the glory for our success but Southland Organics gets the credit for being a grower friendly company that sells products that work. Read more
I will start off by saying the techs at this company go above and beyond to answer any questions you may have. This is a grower friendly company that has the growers best interests at heart, so don't hesitate to give them a call. I am new at this business and praise God for directing me to this site. I decided in my last flock to use the Mother Load Vinegar and I had one of my best feed conversions, lowest condemnation report, and highest average weight I have had yet. I went from placing 10th and 8th to number 1.I was told a super house would never out perform a smaller house and take the number one spot. Well with a few subtle changes and the use of this product we did what they said we would never do! So if you are tired of being in the middle, what are you waiting for give them a call. I give God the glory for our success but Southland Organics gets the credit for being a grower friendly company that sells products that work.
Apple cider vinegar with motgerload
My bantams have had pasty buttfor a while and were not looking healthy, after dosing ACV/ML continuous for 1 week, they're looking a lot better and much much healthier..this product is great...
Satisfied
Worked well so far to clean up problems with poopy but.
This stuff rocket
My chickens love it! So do my quail, bantams, ducks, and goats!
I drink it!
I'm sick spending more and getting less. Diluted ACV is a dime a dozen, all at or gt,5% acidity. Yes I know this product is not stated for human consumption but I found its quite effective and the added garlic powder actually dulls down the sourness of the ACV for me so this is a win win for me personally and I'll will continue to purchase. On a side note my 7yr old lab loves it in her water as well. Thanks Southland Read more
I'm sick spending more and getting less. Diluted ACV is a dime a dozen, all at or gt,5% acidity. Yes I know this product is not stated for human consumption but I found its quite effective and the added garlic powder actually dulls down the sourness of the ACV for me so this is a win win for me personally and I'll will continue to purchase. On a side note my 7yr old lab loves it in her water as well. Thanks Southland
Apple Cider Vinegar - Mother Load
LOVE the apple cider vinegar with garlic already added.
Good product
Great people to deal with and great product. My birds like it better it seems and price was better than the acv I use for me
Looking All Over for this Product in Bulk
First, let me say how nice it is to have it shipped right to the house. A local store sells Mother Vinegar (not Mother Load)- a pint for 5.99. Needless to say, that would be overly priced for the quantity needed for 4- 450' chicken houses. We have always put our trust in God for how our settlements are, and so it is with Mother Load- at the end of this flock, I hope God blesses it as well. Thanks to Allen for his help and to the broiler tutorials. They were very informational. Read more
First, let me say how nice it is to have it shipped right to the house. A local store sells Mother Vinegar (not Mother Load)- a pint for 5.99. Needless to say, that would be overly priced for the quantity needed for 4- 450' chicken houses. We have always put our trust in God for how our settlements are, and so it is with Mother Load- at the end of this flock, I hope God blesses it as well. Thanks to Allen for his help and to the broiler tutorials. They were very informational.
Good strong apple cider vinegar
Was a good product. Seemed to be a pure apple cider vinegar with a hint of garlic.
Questions & Answers
Q: What is the shelf life of Mother Load ACV?
— Jan.monstad
A: Up to 18 months
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Apple cider vinegar for chickens your flock can drink
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