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Store the completed worksheet in the back pocket.
Module 2 — Planning Your Water System
Dairy:
Animal
No. of
Type/Size Animals
Milking Cow
4
Holstein _______ x 30.0 gpd= ______________ gpd
Dry Cows/Replacement Heifers
Holstein _______ x 10.0 gpd= ______________ gpd
Calves
to 550 lb. _______ x 3.0 gpd= ______________ gpd
4
Includes 3 gpd/cow for wash water
Poultry:
No. of Birds
Broilers
_______
x
.035
gpd = ______________ gpd
Roasters/Pullets
_______
x
.040
gpd = ______________ gpd
Layers
_______
x
.055
gpd = ______________ gpd
Breeders
_______
x
.070
gpd = ______________ gpd
Turkey Growers
_______
x
.130
gpd = ______________ gpd
Turkey Heavies
_______
x
.160
gpd = ______________ gpd
Sheep/Goats:
Ewes/Does
_______
x 2.0
gpd = ______________ gpd
Milking Ewes/Does
_______
x 3.0
gpd = ______________ gpd
Horses, Bisons, Mules
_______
x 10.0
gpd = ______________ gpd
Elk, Donkeys
_______
x 5.0
gpd = ______________ gpd
Deer, Llamas, Alpacas
_______
x 2.0
gpd = ______________ gpd
Ostriches
_______
x 1.0
gpd = ______________ gpd
Sub Total ______________ gpd
Total Daily Livestock Water Requirements ______________ gpd
Annual Water Requirements
Irrigation of garden and yard in the summer (assume 6 in. application)
Area in square feet ____________ x 3 gal./sq. ft.
= ___________gal.
Chemical spraying (acres) ______ x ___ gal/acre x ______no. of applications = ___________
gal.
Greenhouse
= ___________gal.
Fire (min. 1200 gal./2 hour period)
= ___________gal.
Other uses
= ___________
gal.
Total daily livestock water requirements (from above)______ gpd x 365 days = ___________gal.
Total Annual Water Requirements
___________
gal.
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For information on water requirements for field crops, contact an irrigation specialist.
Note: These livestock and poultry water requirement numbers have been compiled with input from Alberta
Agriculture and Rural Development staff. If you have questions or comments, please call an Agricultural Water
Specialist at 310-FARM (3267). Also visit Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development’s website:
and use the “Dugout/Lagoon Volume Calculator” for determining the size of a dugout.