Slim in the waterer

[Reedo5]

So I happen to notice that the inside of my waterer gets slimy when I refill it.
I heard from an old timer to put a few drops of bleach in the waterer I haven't done this but what's everyone's thoughts?

 

[sourland]

Periodic rinsing of non galvanized waterers with a 10 % chlorine solution and then fresh water should control the 'slime'.

 

[Cryss]

I take a rag to wipe it every time I refresh the water. Then I give it a bit of a rinse off before refilling.

 

[Acre4Me]

What type of waterer? metal, plastic, black rubber?

You are in a cold region, are you still seeing slime?

It is typical to get slime when the waterer gets hit with sunlight - or it is warm. So, then clean it out throughly with soap and water, and follow with a short soak with bleach water. This is what I have to do to the non-metal waterers in warm weather.


I have an older male neighbor and he does add a drop of bleach to his water in the warm weather to reduce/mitigate the slime. He does refresh the water every day, and he uses open buckets.

My galvanized metal waterer does not seem to be having a slime problem, so I am happy about that!

 

[Cryss]

My breeder recommended a capful of acv to a gallon of water to keep algea growth down.

 

[Reedo5]

whats acv?

 

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

whats acv?

Apple cider vinegar.

 

[Reedo5]

no kiddin that's cool thank you

 

[chickenenthusiasts5698]

no kiddin that's cool thank you

It’s said to be really good for them as well..but I personally haven’t notice any difference when using it.

 

[SueT]

I empty and clean out waterers every 2-3 days.