Accidental Algae Exposure/Ingestion

[Iowa Roo Mom]

I try to be very dilligent about what my roo eats/drinks. I worried myself sick about him eating birdfood, but today I have a new problem. I always keep clean water available- he shares with the dog

But today I noticed him hanging out by the tree. I went over and during one of the storms this week, a cat dish had blown over there and filled up with water. And, of course, with the weather being so blasted hot, the algae had flourished! And here's the worst part- HE WAS DRINKING IT!!! When he had cool, clear water available less than 30 yards away!

Why?!?

What can I do? What s/s of sickness should I watch for? What illness do they conrtact from this? Any help would be greatly appreciated...

 

[dlhunicorn]

hopefully he did not ingest enough of it ... who knows the toxicity (if any) of that particular algae... if he starts showing symptoms post in emergencies. I would put a bit of ACV in the water (needs to be in plastic not metal bowl) and give some live culture yogurt free choice... cant hurt might help.