Topics:
Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Daily Water Requirement for 100 Hens
Daily water requirement for 100 hens is:
- 10–20 litres
- 20–30 litres — Correct Answer
- 30–40 litres
- 40–50 litres
Explanation:
Correct Answer: 20–30 litres
The daily water requirement for 100 laying hens is 20–30 litres, meaning approximately 200–300 mL (about 0.2–0.3 litres) per hen per day.
Water Quality Standards for Poultry
- Safe upper limit of salt (NaCl) in drinking water: 3,000 ppm
- Safe upper limit of fluoride in water: 2 ppm
- TDS (Total Dissolved Solids) ≤ 1,000 ppm is considered good quality water for poultry.
Importance of Water in Poultry
- Water is the most essential nutrient for poultry. Even brief water deprivation rapidly reduces egg production.
- An egg is approximately 74% water, and laying hens need adequate water for egg formation.
- Brooding management: 4 waterers per brooding unit of 250 chicks (1st week); 4–6 waterers from 2nd to 4th week.
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