General tips for water quality
| # | Tip | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Consider water supply and quality when designing new sheds | Drought can affect many meat chicken growing regions in Australia. Water supply and quality should be considered before building new sheds. |
| 2 | Pre-treat water | Remove suspended solids and organic matter. |
| 3 | Disinfect water | Inactivation of microorganisms to ensure the safety of water for meat chickens. |
| 4 | Regularly test water quality | Microbial, chemical, and physical water quality characteristics should be measured regularly to identify and control water quality issues and to determine the effectiveness of pre-treatment and disinfection. |
| 5 | Conduct regular maintenance on the whole water system | Stops system failures and ensures components of the water system are operational. |
| 6 | Control scale and biofilms | Lack of control was identified as the major cause of water quality issues and water distribution equipment breakdown. |
| 7 | Flush and/or clean water lines regularly | System is flushed and/or cleaned between each flock and after adding additives. |
| 8 | Aim for the optimal pH level | Optimal pH range for disinfectant and scale reduction used. |
| 9 | Use nipple drinkers | Nipple drinker systems are much more water-efficient and hygienic than open “bell” drinker systems. |
| 10 | Monitor and control | Monitor the whole system. |
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