On 12-1595, JERRY RUDOFF wrote to KATHY JOHNSON:
-> The residue is also potentially toxic--chlorine bleach was never
-> meant to be ingested.
 JR> Not true...I the advise of my vet, occasionally I mix up a solution
 JR> of bleach and water (exacting measurements) and give to the birds
 JR> for a period of 3 days.  This destroys bacteria in their system,
 JR> both good and bad.  I then yogurt with their seed to put back the
 JR> good bacteria in their systems.  Not only have I consulted with my
 JR> vet on this but also with a pharmacist friend who initially advised
 JR> me on proper volumes of liquid.  Yes, I do taste the solution first
 JR> to ensure I can take it before giving it to my birds.
Jerry, chorine is used for disenfecting water ... I use it when I camp.  It 
is part of the instructions for use with my backpacking water purifier. 
However toxicity and how folks respond (read over-react) ... for safety sake 
to toxicity becomes a personal decission on what is acceptable risk and what 
is not to that person.  Chlorine has it faults and it's good points.  Prudent 
use of chloine can be an asset.
"Be sure to read and follow label directions." 
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