My family is moving to a new property where there is no mains water, only rainwater tanks and bore water. Is it okay for the horses to drink bore water in a regular basis? We can use the rainwater for them, but my dad says it would be much easier if they can drink the bore, because we need the rainwater too Thanks
Get it tested just in case. I think if its not smelly or looks disgusting then it should actually be better for your horses but just in case get it tested to make sure that your horses will be okay to drink it.
If bore water is well water then thats all we have out here. I drink well water and all my animals drink well water. I'm not sure if you "well water" is the same as mine. But it does come from under the ground...... I like it better than city water.
It's fine. My dad manages the farm my horses are on - All he livestock, cattle, racehorses, and my horses all have troughs supplied by bore. When the bore runs dry in summer, we pump from the creek and they drink that as well.
If it's well water like I have then thats all myself, my horses, dogs, and cats have to drink. If its safe for humans then its safe for horses. Generally I would rather be giving well water than city treated water.
Bore water is actually somewhat healthier than treated water/rainwater - it contains many more trace minerals leached from the earth and doesn't have the added chemicals.
Ok ok I was just making sure, our horses have always had mains water, so I was a bit concerned that they might not drink it. But I'm sure they will. Thanks for your help.
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