Bleach

[Guest chad3646]

bleach is safe used correctly a friend i know keeps canaries and foreign birds

 

 

he gives his birds soaked seed when feeding young

 

he puts bleach in the water thn soakes it 24 hours

 

then rinses under the well

 

 

 

i asked him will that not do them any harm

 

his reply was no it sterilises every thing

 

he,s had them 50 odd years no ill effect

[bullcock]

I used to add a tiny drop into the stock birds drinker once a week, for years and saw no harm, but I don't do it now my brother doesn't like the idea, but I think it sterilises the drinker and the birds throat.JMO

[dal2]

Sodium hypochlorite solution, 3-6%, (common household bleach) must be diluted to be used safely when disinfecting surfaces and when used to treat drinking water. When disinfecting most surfaces, 1 part liquid household bleach to 100 parts water is sufficient for sanitizing. Stronger or weaker solutions may be more appropriate to meet specific goals, such as killing resistant viruses or sanitizing surfaces that will not be in contact with food. See references for more information.[30][31]

In an emergency, drinking water should be treated by boiling for 1–3 minutes, longer at higher altitudes. If boiling is not possible, water can be chemically treated with a ratio of 2 drops of plain liquid household bleach (5-6% sodium hypochlorite solution) per liter of water or 8 drops of bleach per gallon (3.79L) of water; 1/2 teaspoon bleach per five gallons (19L) of water. Do not use powdered bleach, or bleach with scents, cleaners or other additives. Do not collect water for treatment from flood waters or other potentially contaminated sources. If water appears dirty or cloudy, let it settle and/or filter the water before adding the bleach. Let treated water stand covered for 30 minutes. If water is still cloudy after filtering, double the amount of bleach used. If the water is very cold, either warm it before treatment or double the treatment time. Treated water should still have a slight bleach odor after treatment. If it does not, repeat the treatment. If no bleach odor is evident after a second treatment, discard the water and find a better water source.[32][33][34][35] Inappropriate dilutions of bleach can endanger your health.

[edit]Chemistry

[walterboswell59]

I used to add a tiny drop into the stock birds drinker once a week, for years and saw no harm, but I don't do it now my brother doesn't like the idea, but I think it sterilises the drinker and the birds throat.JMO

ITHINK YOUR RIGHT BULLCOCK I USE MILTON TABLETS NOW ONE IN A GALLON CAN FOR 20 MINS THEN IN THE DRINKERS FOR BIRDS COMING HOME FROM TRAINING OR RACE IN CASE THEY HAVE PICKED ANTHING UP IN THE BASKET THE THIN BLEACH IS JUST THE SAME ONE TEASPOON TO ONE GAL OF WATER OR IN THE DRINKER IF YOU THINK THERE IS A PROBLEM

[TheHigg]

i am going to semi chem tomorow for milton fluid thin bleach and anything else that can be advised to get maybee [cotton buds for there wee ears ]not knokin everyones theories treatments but were does it end BYE THE WAY I AM ALL FOR SAVING MONEY AND A BIT OF ADVISE AS I AM STILL LEARNING AFTER 6 YEARS ABOUT PIGEONS HEALTH

[TheHigg]

i am going to semi chem tomorow for milton fluid thin bleach and anything else that can be advised to get maybee [cotton buds for there wee ears ]not knokin everyones theories treatments but were does it end BYE THE WAY I AM ALL FOR SAVING MONEY AND A BIT OF ADVISE AS I AM STILL LEARNING AFTER 6 YEARS ABOUT PIGEONS HEALTH

AND DONT tell me to get rid of them cos thare sht THEYRE MINE AND I AM KEEPING THEM

[Guest chad3646]

i am going to semi chem tomorow for milton fluid thin bleach and anything else that can be advised to get maybee [cotton buds for there wee ears ]not knokin everyones theories treatments but were does it end BYE THE WAY I AM ALL FOR SAVING MONEY AND A BIT OF ADVISE AS I AM STILL LEARNING AFTER 6 YEARS ABOUT PIGEONS HEALTH

 

 

higg you forgot the mouse traps lol

[TheHigg]

higg you forgot the mouse traps lol

you must mean rat traps they are on the same shelf as the wummins stuff

[Guest Owen]

Most of the time I find that people who fuss over their birds and spend money on all sorts of additives and potions don't get far.

I used soaked corn and seed for years. If you allow it to stand in water it will soon be covered in yeast. If you stand it on something that drains efficiently and water it with fresh clean water it will remain in good condition.

[ALF]

I dont use bleach itself but i do use Virkon S in the water in fact i just bought another kilo the other day

[Guest chad3646]

Most of the time I find that people who fuss over their birds and spend money on all sorts of additives and potions don't get far.

I used soaked corn and seed for years. If you allow it to stand in water it will soon be covered in yeast. If you stand it on something that drains efficiently and water it with fresh clean water it will remain in good condition.

 

 

owen dont you find it soors quite quick