bleach for water sanitation?

[CoturnixKeeper]

I keep a few quail on my property and I fill/change their 1 quart water holder every one or two days, can I put one or two drops of bleach in their water to keep it from getting smelly? I know minute amounts of bleach can be used to purify water for humans but will it harm a quail?

 

[IamRainey]

A 10% solution is safe for humans but with poultry why not make it apple cider vinegar and be safe?

 

[Lazy Farmer]

Not me. Other's opinions may differ. No chemicals/cleaning solutions in our farm water, just elbow grease.

 

[imnukensc]

If you're on any municipal/public water system chances are about 100% that it already has bleach (chlorine) in it. Even if you aren't, adding a couple drops to a quart of water will not harm your quail (or anything else) in the slightest.