My main concern is avoiding mold, mildew and the red bacteria bloom you see in dirty waterers. After all, life depends on fresh, clean water and all manner of disease is borne through bacteria-laden water. Also, running water is quite different than stagnant water in a container.
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Actually, if I remember correctly, that was Angie (MissPrissy) who had made that statement something along the lines of about taking a sip from their waterer, and if you/he/she/I wouldn't want to drink from it, then neither would the chickens. I'm sure Cynthia / Speckled Hen was in...
Dirty waterers is one of my pet peeves as well, Nava. It's a challenge to clean them, I know, however, my chickens seem to really appreciate fresh, clean water. They all just chug it when I put fresh in their waterers. And it really doesn't take much time to use some bleach on occasion and scrub...