introduction my name is Ervin Hoath from British Columbia Canada have been raising chickens for about 5 years.

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New member from B.C. Canada.
My question is can softened water affect chickens?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

Water softening requires salts for the filters, it's not horribly high in sodium but chickens don't tolerate a lot of sodium in their diet. You might test your water and find our exactly how much sodium it contains. Too much salt will have them developing heart disease.

Welcome to our community!

 

[sourland]

Hello, Ervin, and welcome to BYC. Not certain about the softened water, but hopefully someone will have the answer you seek.

 

[Blue Raptor]

New member from B.C. Canada.
My question is can softened water affect chickens?

Welcome to BYC!

 

[Kenneth Zweerink]

Welcome to BackYard Chickens. And a Big Hello from Eastern Nebraska!

 

[rjohns39]

Hi Ervin and welcome to BYC We're so happy you've decided to join us

 

[Jenbirdee]

Welcome to BYC !! It’s nice to meet you. Getting the water tested is a good idea

 

[fuzzi]

New member from B.C. Canada.
My question is can softened water affect chickens?

Welcome!


I don't have an answer to your question.

However, we have heavily treated water here, full of chloramines and fluoride. I have a water filter in my house for our drinking water, and I've been using it to water my baby chicks.

 

[janiedoe]

Hi Ervin, welcome to BYC. I agree with @TwoCrows

 

[N F C]

Hi Ervin, good advice from @TwoCrows. Is it possible to save rain water for your flock?