How do you disinfect your waterers?

[Luviae]

What's the best way to disinfect your chicken waterers and how often do you do it? Thanks.

 

[americana-lover]

I try to clean my waterers at least once a day. I just take a scrub and scrub it until its clean. I have a small flock, so its not that much work, but if your have a large flock, you could soak the waterers until they are clean

 

[Tanith BHH]

I scrub and disinfect only once a week

, But change water immediately if soiled. I use washing up liquid then a poultry equipment disinfectant

 

[Arielle]

I put venegar 1T /gal in many of the waterers. Think about all the things they poke their beaks into . . . PErhaps consider a different type of waterer, like a cup or nipple type.

 

[BrendaJ]

I think it depends on how big your flock is. I rinse mine out every couple days or more if needed. I clean it with a light bleach solution every few months depending on the time of year. The summer is more often due to warmer temps.

 

[BellevueOmlet]

I clean mine every 3 months. I have a contained system automatic waterer so it does not grow and green stuff and stays clean. When I do clean it, I use Apple Cider Vinegar.

 

[Luviae]

I just have a small flock of 12 hens. At this time, we just use a regular plastic poulty waterer. Thanks for the help!

 

[Wonky Pronk]

I scrub it with water only once a week