Can chickens get sick from E Coli in water?

[ChickenGirl300]

As of today, our town has put out a warning against drinking water from the faucets and stuff. Apparently, there are high levels of E Coli in the water and you have to boil it. I just changed my chicken's water earlier today, so my question is, can chickens get sick from E Coli in there water? Thank you

 

[Emelyn]

As of today, our town has put out a warning against drinking water from the faucets and stuff. Apparently, there are high levels of E Coli in the water and you have to boil it. I just changed my chicken's water earlier today, so my question is, can chickens get sick from E Coli in their water? Thank you

Yes they can in large amounts of the bacteria

 

[ChickenGirl300]

Should I change their water, or do you think they are okay with what they have?

 

[Emelyn]

Should I change their water, or do you think they are okay with what they have?

I think you should change it to be safe

 

[topochico225]

I'd boil their water and let it cool just to be safe. It'd be such a shame to lose a flock to some bad water!