Production Frequently the importance of water quality and water consumption is overlooked by farm managers.
Water comprises a large portion of all poultry and poultry products.
From data collected on numerous breeder flocks, it is apparent that an ample supply of water is crucial for maturing breeder flocks. Be careful not to let the birds go without water. Water deprivation, even for a short period, is stressful. A single day without water can seriously impair performance or stop egg production. Placing pullets in a breeder house with a different watering system than they experienced in the pullet house can have a detrimental affect on the birds' water intake.