Iodine

[lbrooks836]

I purchased a large, 350 gallon, water tote to water my chickens. It had been used for iodine. Will it be a problem to use this to water my chickens?

 

[cavemanrich]

Iodine is an element that is needed in humans' diet. Iodized salt, is very common for people to get their dose. There are many other natural sources such as vegetables, and fish Etc.
I understand that you are concerned with traces of iodine on the plastic walls of container. I think if you did wash it out well, the traces that remained in the plastic would be minimal, and not of concern. Was the iodine in sold state, or liquid when it was in the tote???
WISHING YOU BEST,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, and

 

[lbrooks836]

I purchased a large, 350 gallon, water tote to water my chickens. It had been used for iodine. Will it be a problem to use this to water my chickens?

Thank you for the response I appreciate your answer and espertise.

 

[trumpeting_angel]

Welcome! Feel free to post in the intro thread, so we can get to know you and folks can show you the ropes. There is a wealth of knowledge here on BYC!

 

[Timothy Menezes]

Just wash it and should be good to go, by the way, that's a big chicken waterer! How many chickens are you getting? My waterer is 5 gal.

 

[Ra_]

Topical iodine of the type used for wounds or sterilizing water is different from the iodine designed to be consumed.

I've been researching iodine recently. It was added to our salt in the 20s because our thyroid gland needs iodine. A goiter is a thyroid gland that swells to a huge size.
I've been using Himalayan salt for years. I was led to believe it provided all the required iodine but recently found that to not be true.

I also researched it's use for chickens (eggs are a source of iodine).
"Increased iodine level in the diet had an equivocal influence on egg weight, improved the feed conversion per kilo of eggs and decreased the proportion of damaged eggs."
source: https://thepoultrysite.com/articles...es-and-levels-of-iodine-for-young-laying-hens

As for humans, the first "bargain" I checked out turned out to require 3 DROPPERFULLS per day. I then found a brand that requires a mere 1 DROP per day, to equal the same dosage. The first 2 oz. bottle would probably last a week or two.
The one that I selected contains over 3000 doses!

In addition to goiters, the effects of an iodine deficiency are extreme fatigue, among other things. If you want to see the user reviews, many people report getting a definite surge in energy levels.
https://amzn.to/2XDczHD

So I ordered it this morning and I will probably only add a drop or two to each gallon of water I give to the birds.
Don't overdue it because doing so can trigger hyperthyroidism.