![]() ![]() Levels > 50 ppm may affect performance if magnesium and chloride level is high Levels > 50ppm may affect performance if the sulfate or chloride level is high Levels >50 ppm may affect performance if the sulfate level is high Higher levels produce a bad odour and taste Levels as low as 14 ppm may be detrimental if the sodium level is >50 ppm Levels from 3-20 ppm may affect performance When using water medication during severe summer heat, recommended concentration must be reduced as high amount of water consumption may increase excess of the normal levels, resulting in an overdose of the drug.ĭRINKING WATER QUALITY GUIDELINES FOR POULTRYīacteria Total Bacteria Coliform Bacteria Where there is a provision for automatic drinking devices, if necessary small ice pieces may be placed in drinking reservoirs. Birds on cages should also get a continuous supply of fresh and cool water. Provision of extra waters on deep litter is a must along with filling up these with cold water for 4-5 times a day. Except for day old chicks, the temperature of drinking water for all categories of chickens should always be lower than the room temperature. Birds prefer cool water between 45☏ to 80☏. But this ratio rises to nearly 1:4 or even more when temperature exceeds 95☏. For 1☌ of temperature rise about 75☏, birds will drink about 4% more water. Birds require water nearly about 2 litres/ every kg of feed at 70☏. ![]()
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