Hi everyone,
I am confused on how often to add a product to the water to control bacteria. I have sweet water and am using 3 days per week. Does anyone use any product more often than that for controlling bacteria in the drinking water? I was also wondering which product people liked best.
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Re: water cleanser
Hi,
I alternate between Vanodine, GSE, and ACV. Four times a year, we do a week of increased ACV followed by a week of probiotics - but that is more for the birds than it is for the water bottles!
I alternate between Vanodine, GSE, and ACV. Four times a year, we do a week of increased ACV followed by a week of probiotics - but that is more for the birds than it is for the water bottles!


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Re: water cleanser
my dad beought this powder with vitamins and I use it once every 4 months
Keep in mind im only 11!
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Birds:
2 Budgies
2 Gouldians
May Get:
4 more finches
I happen to have a graphics tablet so if you need a bit of help in an image I will be glad to help.
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Re: water cleanser
I don't put anything in the drinking water, but I change the water daily.
I also have a fountain which I change weekly and put Sparkle in that water every time I change it.
I also have a fountain which I change weekly and put Sparkle in that water every time I change it.
Walk-in aviary with Waxbills (6 Cordon Bleu, 3 Orange Cheek, 3 Black-rumped, 1 Lavender, ), 1 European Goldfinch, 4 Gouldians, 2 Spice Finches, 6 Owl Finches, 4 Budgies and 2 male Button Quail.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
I also have 2 parrotlets, 3 dogs, 1 snake and 3 freshwater fishtanks.
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Re: water cleanser
Why the need to control bacteria in the drinking water???
Drinking water should be given fresh everyday.
Is your birds water in an outside aviary or in direct sunlight? If not, there shouldnt be any need for bacteria supressants.
Fresh water should be all your birds need, unless they are lacking certain vitamins or supplements at varying times throughout the year.
Drinking water should be given fresh everyday.
Is your birds water in an outside aviary or in direct sunlight? If not, there shouldnt be any need for bacteria supressants.
Fresh water should be all your birds need, unless they are lacking certain vitamins or supplements at varying times throughout the year.
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Re: water cleanser
Whenever I change the water (about every other day) I put in 1 drop of ACV per 1 oz of filtered.
Gary
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Re: water cleanser
I do as ac12 does, ACV (apple cider vineger if you didnt know
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