Daily water requirements for animals

There are many factors to consider when calculating water requirements for stock.

Daily drinking water for adult livestock •

12 chickens - 6 litres (winter) - 12 litres (summer);

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1 pig –11-12 litres; lactating sows 45 litres. •

1 sheep or goat – adults 3-4 litres; lactating ewe/doe 12-20 litres depending on milk production.

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1 cow, heifer, bull, steer – 45 litres; lactating cow 70-150 litres per day depending on milk production.

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1 horse – adult (500kg) 22-35L.

NB: water consumption can be much higher in summer and due to diseases.