Question about Ammonium Chloride

[Goatherd]

My local feed store can get it for me, but in a 25# bag.
If kept in a dry, airtight container does it have an indefinite shelf life?
I only have one buck so this would probably become part of my estate when I die!

Thanks.

 

[Roll farms]

You can order a smaller package through Hoeggers, I think it's 1 or 2#...It's pretty cheap, too.

 

[poorboys]

HEY ROLL, HOW MUCH DO YOU ADD FROM THE 2#BAG WITH THE MINERALS??? I HAVE BEEN ADDING ABOUT 2tBS BUT WAS'NT SURE IF THAT WAS ENOUGH?????

 

[Roll farms]

I put 4 Tbs to every 100# of feed as a top dress.....and I add a pinch to their water 1 or 2 x a week.

 

[20kidsonhill]

I put 4 Tbs to every 100# of feed as a top dress.....and I add a pinch to their water 1 or 2 x a week.

Are you feeding this to all your kids, males and females? I don't always seperate my kids by sex, I seperate more by size.

I realize it is already in the feed that all of them are getting, Just wondering about the additional top dressing.

 

[Goatherd]

You can order a smaller package through Hoeggers, I think it's 1 or 2#...It's pretty cheap, too.

Actually, when I factor in the price of the product as well as the shipping charge, it's only a couple of more dollars to buy the 25# at the feed store.

Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[Emmetts Dairy]

Ammonium Chloride can also be used as a cleaning agent for many household tasks! Stains, clogs, stubborn dirt and grease! Many of your leading cleaners contain a certain amount of ammonium chloride. I had a dishwasher that never seemed to get clean. I used 3 tablespoons of ammonium chloride in place of detergent and ran an empty load. The dishwasher never looked cleaner!!! So you might not have to include that 25# bag in your will!!

One other point I wanna make is that they can get ammonia poisoning if they get to much...dont just give it like loose minerals...it must be a controlled dose. For prevention and treatment.

 

[Our7Wonders]

I know absolutely NOTHING about AC - but it is a form of ammonia, right? If so, I'd be careful running it through a dish washer. Most dishwashing detergents have bleach in them (at least the liquids, not sure about the powders) and bleach and ammonia together are a HUGE no-no. The two create a toxic gas when mixed.

 

[Goatherd]

So you might not have to include that 25# bag in your will!!

I just called the feed store to tell him to order it for me.
I was wrong...it's a 50# bag!
I will definitely find other uses for it!

 

[Emmetts Dairy]

I know absolutely NOTHING about AC - but it is a form of ammonia, right? If so, I'd be careful running it through a dish washer. Most dishwashing detergents have bleach in them (at least the liquids, not sure about the powders) and bleach and ammonia together are a HUGE no-no. The two create a toxic gas when mixed.

Dont add it to your dishwashing detergent...use it alone...and run an empty load. If you afraid of residue from the prior load...just run an empty rinse load to clean it out. I never had an issue with it and it works great!


Good point to mention "Our 7 Wonders"
Disclaimer: Dont ever mix chemicals unless your a chemist!!