can the 'slim' that builds up in waterers be a catalyst for illness?

[hutch]

we have several bins in an incubator room with small hatchlings.... can the build up of 'slim' around the tray in the waterers be a cause of disease to the birds? the temp (of course in an incubator room) is very warm and would be an ideal place for something to spread.... am i wasting my time clearing all matter off each time i change water? and which diseases can be spread?

hutch

 

[Critter Crazed]

I'd like to know this too. I've always assumed that it could..

 

[RAWR]

i have no idea. but to get rid of it, put some ACV (apple cider vinager) in their water. it gets rid of slime and its good for them!