It is known that a bird cannot survive for long without water — but water has many more important properties for our birds. We must offer it fresh daily, clean our bottles regularly, and vitamins or medication are usually administered through the water. Normally a bird uses 7 to 9 ml per day. This is influenced by the feed intake and the moisture content of the egg food — and especially if you give excessive green food, this is clearly visible in the loose stools. Water is that sensitive and important. In this article some more about WATER.
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