6 Steps To Clean and Disinfect Your Chicken Coop
Step 1:Take the chickens out of your coop. Put them in a temporary enclosure
Step 2:Clear out every removable thing of the coop. This includes feeders, drinkers, perches, and nesting box trays. Depending on the size of your coop, this could take some time. After you’ve got rid of all the bedding, scrape out all the chicken feces, cobwebs, dust, dirt, and any other materials in the coop. Using a pair of gloves and a face mask will help you from getting any dust or dirt getting into your body, especially if you have allergies.
Step 3:Grab your hose and spray the enclosure down. You’ll want to remove all dust and debris leftover from scraping and shoveling. If there is still debris left over after you spray, you may want to repeat step one. If you want, you can also use boiling water in the cleaning process to get rid of any mites in your coop.
Step 4:Disinfect the nesting boxes and the coop. Try to use a natural cleaning agent like vinegar to disinfect the chicken nesting boxes and coop. Please do not use bleach, it can be very toxic to your chickens. Mix equal parts of vinegar and water to create a cleaning solution and mop up your coop for an all-natural cleaning. Use this cleaning solution on your chicken feeders and drinkers, then put them under the sun to dry completely.
Step 5:Let the coop and nest boxes air dry. This will help with the vinegar smell, and the sunlight will help with the disinfection process.
Step 6:It’s time to move everything back in. Put some fresh bedding on the floor of the coop, and then put the dried feeders and drinkers back. Now you will be able to move your chickens back into their home. The last and most important part is, don’t forget to wash your hands!
