Algae and Waterer

[rlc5925]

Looking for suggestions on what I can add to my waterers to reduce or eliminate algae build up. Thanks

 

[countrygoddess]

Unfiltered apple cider vinegar "with the mother" (Bragg's brand or homemade, are two examples) is an excellent additive to both help acidify the gut for better digestion and gut health and to reduce the occurrence of algae in the water. There will still be some, particularly if the waterer is out in the daylight, but it will be more manageable.

 

[rlc5925]

countrygoddess
Thanks, any suggestion on mixing rate?

 

[nurse_turtle]

The algae is not harmful to the birds in any way. I use metal waterers which really don't allow algae to grow.

 

[countrygoddess]

Oh, just a tablespoon-ish per gallon. I have a 5 gallon waterer and I usually just put in a glug from my mason jar. Don't use it in galvanized waterers, though.

 

[BOrion]

Looking for suggestions on what I can add to my waterers to reduce or eliminate algae build up. Thanks

Yep, I agree with vinegar. Used it all last summer in my outdoor waterer. Just a glug from my mason jar in a five gallon bucket did the trick. Very healthy as well. Also started using it in my bird fountain in the yard. Works great.