water holder turning green

[natkev]

our water holder is starting to turn green how do you stop the holder turning green

 

[Katy]

If it's turning green from algae growing in it, setting it in the shade will help some.

 

[Chook-A-Holic]

1 to 2 tbs. of apple cider vinegar per gallon of water will also stop the algae growth and it's good for the chickens. The organic vinegar such as Braggs with mother is even better.

 

[feathersnuggles]

Is it a metal or plastic waterer? If metal, don't put vinegar in it.

 

[organicfoltzfamilyfarm]

One other question is it well or city?

 

[Ridgerunner]

I wash mine in a weak chlorine solution, same as disinfecting many other things around the house. Rinse it well and all will be fine.

 

[Chickenaddict]

How to get the green out is clean it on a regular basis. Adding acv is good too. I too disinfect with a mild bleach solution once a week or more if needed but I change their water every day twice a day and that helps as well.

 

[feathersnuggles]

Direct sunlight on water increases algae growth, so keep the waterer away from sun.

 

[squeek61]

I moved mine to the shade. Did not really help with the algae. I will try the apple vinegar.

 

[chickengeorgeto]

That green color is just Diatoms much like the ones in DE or Diatomaceous Earth, only a whole lot fresher and minus the contaminants.

I recommend a little unscented bleach or Clorox if you are concerned about green algae in your water. And like was mentioned before, frequent water changes helps.