Maintain a Chicken Water Feeding System with a Spin Down Filter

If you own a farm, particularly one with animals, you know how important it is for your equipment to operate properly and efficiently. If one part of the process goes down, that is likely to have a trickle-down effect that could cause damage to another part of the farm. It’s always best to plan ahead to make sure you can avoid these issues from popping up that can cost you time, money, and peace of mind.

A water feeding system on a farm with chickens is one of those pieces that is very important to make sure is up and running in tip-top shape at all times. If your chickens don’t get the water they need, it can have detrimental effects not only for them, but also the farm as a whole. Implementing a Vu-Flow spin-down filter into your system helps maintain smooth operation of your watering system.

One of the biggest reasons why you might have an issue with your water feeding system going down is because of sediment that can be present in the water. If sediment starts to build up it can clog your system, preventing water from becoming accessible to your chickens. Over time having sediment run through your system could also cause damage, leading to your system being out of service for a period of time.

The financial impact of having your chicken water feeding system go down can be negative in a couple of areas. Certainly, it can cost you money having to fix the problem. If you have to call someone to come out and unclog the system for you that will cost money, and if you do it yourself you may be spending money on the proper tools to get the job done. Either way, if you’re putting your attention on fixing the water feeding system, you’re taking time and attention away from the more profitable farm operation activities. Time is money and if certain tasks aren’t getting done, it will definitely have an impact on your wallet.

Obviously if you have chickens on your farm, you want them to be as healthy as possible and having a water feeding system fail won’t do anything to make sure this happens. According to rurallivingtoday.com, healthy chickens living in an ideal climate can only go 48 hours without water. Those living in warmer climates, such as Florida, can go even less time without water. If your water feeding system is down for any length of time, you’ll either risk chickens getting sick, or you’ll need to take the time and spend the money to come up with some sort of alternative water source. Sick chickens will lead to problematic eggs, which will be a big issue for a farmer who counts on those eggs as a source of revenue.

According to Sonja Ingmanson in an article titled, “Water quality is vital to maintaining poultry health” in the Poultry Times, egg production in hens is tied not just to the quantity of water, but also the quality. In the same article, Ingmanson points out that mineral content including iron, magnesium and manganese will affect water quality. Not only will it affect water system performance, but high mineral content can lead to health issues with poultry by itself.

With all of this in mind, it is clearly very important to make sure the water feeding system on your farm is free of sediment and a spin-down filter from Vu-Flow can help you make this possible. The filter, which offers sediment filtration for your entire system, can easily be added to an existing water feeding system. Centrifugal technology within the filter provides for in-line self-cleaning and no need for expensive replacement filter cartridges. A flush valve provided with the filter allows for easy and quick flushing of all the sediment in the filter. Vu-Flow offers a number of filter element sizes in order to make sure we have a product that will take care of any size sediment you may be dealing with on your farm. You also don’t need any special tools to put together or take a part a Vu-Flow filter as everything already comes in the box! An inexpensive Vu-Flow filter provides years of sediment free water to save you money and provide you with peace of mind!

Visit our website at vuflow.com or give us a call directly at 1-800-833-5171 in order to speak to a live customer service representative who can help you select the best filter for your chicken water feeding system.

If you have sediment present in the water on your farm, purchase a Vu-Flow spin-down filter now to avoid costly bills later and to keep your animals healthy!