Water

[kyparamedic]

Most of what I've read recommends using steam distilled water for drinking, but what I read on http://www.exoticpetvet.net says not to use this as all the mineral content is removed and it's very flat tasting. This vet recommends tap water unless it is suspect in which case to use bottled water or filter the tap water. I have read the chlorine is bad for birds but there is no mention of this. What do the rest of you do?

 

Thanks.

[Guest]

I think filtered water is good. But, it depends, I think, on where you live and the water chlorine contents?

[DaffyToons]

I live out in the country and have well water. Our water has an extremely high content of sulphur and lime, plus a lot of iron. I filter water for my birds, as recommended by my avian vet.

[kyparamedic]

What kind of filter? Like a Brita water pitcher or something special/more advanced?

Thanks.

[Errols_Mom]

I recommend a Reverse Osmosis water filtration Unit. You can get them to be built in or tabletop versions -- I cook with it, drink it, give it to my birds as bathwater and drinking water....everything...

[DaffyToons]

I just use a Brita filter. It's easy and not too expensive. I buy my filters in bulk at Costco when they're on sale.