Algae and water

Joe47 · **Joined:** Sun Mar 03, 2013 12:22 pm **Posts:** 13

Hi all, Firstly I don't know how to do a search in this group.
I can't see a search bar.

I was thinking about making a new watering system for my birds.
In my new watering set up I will be using a 20 litre container.
This container will have pvc piping coming off it and leading into the cage with drippers attached to the pipe.
At a guess I would say this water would last for 1 OR 2 months.
Will I end up getting algae in the container???
If so will it affect anything?? Is it harmful to the birds or me eating the eggs?? [chicken-crow

Thanks Gilbert....

Petite Poulet · **Joined:** Thu Jun 09, 2011 7:17 pm **Posts:** 5219

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There is an additive in the water to prevent algae in water containers. I WOULDN'T leave the same water in ANY water container with algae solution for 1 to 2 months EVEN in drought! I rather go thirsty or buy bottled water!

Ideally, fresh water should be given daily to your chookies. I am not sure how many days of algae modified water is safe for chookies and humans consuming the chookies' eggs. Also it would depend on the weather conditions.

with the development of your new watering system.

Murry Hill · **Joined:** Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:20 pm **Posts:** 5

Algae needs light so keep the drum in 100 darkness and no algae. So store it in a dark shed and I agree do not leave the water in the container for 2 months birds need "fresh" water so change it every couple of weeks if its not all used up

LegbarCoop · **Joined:** Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:49 pm **Posts:** 2

I have mine coming directly off the water tank of the house but under gravity feed and that way they get fresh water every day and its always cool and no algae

Murry Hill · **Joined:** Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:20 pm **Posts:** 5

Legbar, just wondering how long the pipe is you run to the tank?

LegbarCoop · **Joined:** Mon Jun 03, 2013 5:49 pm **Posts:** 2

About 50 odd feet and its all underground so it stays cool in summer

Murry Hill · **Joined:** Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:20 pm **Posts:** 5

The pipe underground would help with cooling I agree good idea cheers for the info

Gavin · **Joined:** Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:18 am **Posts:** 2

Can you use those aqua algae blocks in the water with birds?

Murry Hill · **Joined:** Sun Jun 02, 2013 2:20 pm **Posts:** 5

I would not just clean them out regularly

Gavin · **Joined:** Thu Jun 06, 2013 11:18 am **Posts:** 2

I was just thinking for when I go away for 2 weeks in august

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