Oxine in Waterer - Ducks

[DuckDaddy29]

Good Day-

Is it okay to put Oxine in my ducks water? I have read that Oxine helps break down the slime build up in their waterer container. If its okay to put Oxine in their waterer, how much per gallon should i use?

Thank you in advance.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Your oxine container should have mixing directions with recommended amounts for various purposes.
Do you also have the citric acid activator?
It can be used for drinking water systems but I only use it for disinfecting incubators.

 

[DuckDaddy29]

Your oxine container should have mixing directions with recommended amounts for various purposes.
Do you also have the citric acid activator?
It can be used for drinking water systems but I only use it for disinfecting incubators.

The Oxine was purchased online and will be delivered today. I do not have the Citric Acid Activator. So you dont put anything in their drinking water, you only use the stuff to clean their drinking container out and thats all??

 

[FortCluck]

The Oxine was purchased online and will be delivered today. I do not have the Citric Acid Activator. So you dont put anything in their drinking water, you only use the stuff to clean their drinking container out and thats all??

I put a TBS of ACV per gallon of water. It helps keep the waterers clean.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I have not used oxine in their water conatiners yet. I only use it (with the activator) to fumigate the incubators. I have a couple automatic water systems running from 55 gallon barrels and I may use oxine in them at some point.
When I first started using oxine in fumigation the precautions for breathing were pretty scary so I called the company I bought it from and learned the respirators I had on hand would be sufficient.
Activated oxine can also be used for disinfecting eggs and fumigating coops and barns.
For water founts I occasionally bleach them, use hydrogen peroxide and sometimes use ACV in the water that tends to keep the slime down.
What size water systems are you using in gallons?

 

[DuckDaddy29]

I put a TBS of ACV per gallon of water. It helps keep the waterers clean.

Just to confirm, you put a tablespoon of Apple Vinegar Cider per gallon? Is apple cider vinegar better to use or you don't think it'll matter? Also, do you think itll be safe to use a tablespoon of Oxine per gallon of water??

 

[Shadrach]

Good Day-

Is it okay to put Oxine in my ducks water? I have read that Oxine helps break down the slime build up in their waterer container. If its okay to put Oxine in their waterer, how much per gallon should i use?

Thank you in advance.

One eight of a teaspoon full per gallon of water seems to be what the commercial users use.

 

[DuckDaddy29]

One eight of a teaspoon full per gallon of water seems to be what the commercial users use.

I did see that on their website, but i wanted to see if other people used Oxine in their ducks waterers and how it worked out.

 

[Shadrach]

I did see that on their website, but i wanted to see if other people used Oxine in their ducks waterers and how it worked out.

It's just in a post above you mention thinking about using one tablespoonfull per gallon.
May I ask why you feel you need to use Oxine or even ACV?

 

[DuckDaddy29]

I understand what i said but i want opinions and i want people who have experience with using Oxine to comment, that's why i created this forum. I want to use Oxine or whatever to keep the water jug clean and no slimy, they also might have or be getting respiratory Infection. I have heard of people using it for ducks, but not sure of full details.