Water pH content

I know this differs depending on where you live and the water supply your contracted to. But is this relevant when it comes to pigeons, is tap water really ideal for our birds. Do you know the pH level you have at your taps and is it really so good for humans too?
I just read some interesting stuff, seems bacteria in pigeons can thrive in high pH content!
Rubbish or element of truth??

have always used avidress or ropa avidress ybs ropa obs and have to say they have served me well i did the merry go round of products but these 2 have stayed i really do think they help lessen the use of meds considerably ...but i would like to read the subject matter do you have a link colin please

Put it this way barnie.

It water was not treated and reused we would all probably die of thirst.

Many let tap water stand over night to reduce artificial means of purification.

If you start to attempt to analyse everything it tends to detract from the enjoyment.

Regards.

https://pigeonvitality.com/product-information/frequently-asked-questions/

I think it was in here somewhere Darren if you trawl through, apologies if not as I jump from page to page on the tablet and forget where i started

Misty your right I havent the time to delve into this but just enjoy reading pigeon stuff now and then, see if anything new can be found.

tanks very much colin will have a read

The problem is barnie once the commercial boys see an opportunity that arises from the fears of fanciers they jump on the band waggon with a solution.

Presently you can find companies supplying products to improve water quality.

Have not heard of any problems of a serious nature that affects people using tap water, however I drink punts and pints, OOH some people do think I am tapped.

The ignorant ones of course.

If you get pleasure from anything {lawful) barnie enjoy it.

Regards.

barnie wrote:

I know this differs depending on where you live and the water supply your contracted to. But is this relevant when it comes to pigeons, is tap water really ideal for our birds. Do you know the pH level you have at your taps and is it really so good for humans too?
I just read some interesting stuff, seems bacteria in pigeons can thrive in high pH content!
Rubbish or element of truth??

Part of both I suggest etc Barnie . Huge difference thou at times between different water bodies I've found with common drinking water, depending on where & how it is stored & treated as such. All that being said thou, if its of a drinkable standard for humans, it should be Ok for pigeons on the whole I suspect & many of those that just let their water sit for 24 hrs for there own birds are having a feel good type moment, maybe but makes little difference to the pigeons on average, when one considers where many of them prefer to drink from at times, but then still race well .

tried that 24 hr lark and made no difference whatsoever did it for about 6 months or so

Well water here. PH of 8. Neutral is 7.2. Spawn Bettas here. Softer more acidic the water the better. So add peat moss to lower the PH to 7. Birds drink the well water, rain water and from puddles in the fields. Non-issue regarding health.

Well water or better still from a spring, if able.
I feel I did the best one could when filling drinkers the night before. Leaving till next day to put before the birds.

oldstrain wrote:

tried that 24 hr lark and made no difference whatsoever  did it for about 6 months or so

Best way to learn etc O/S Just another theory I suspect, maybe that has about the same value I'm   as toilet paper on average, for most flyers come race day .

Always use avidress in the water very pleased with it

yes its good stuff mark eh