Cleaning supplies safe for ducks

[MallardDuckling]

I'm looking to disenfect and really clean the cages of the ducklings. I spray them down with water every week, but not all the poop comes off. Is there anything I could use that won't harm the ducks that anyone knows about?

I've just been spraying what I can off then scrubbing and repeat. My arms get sore after awhile lol.

 

[Bleenie]

I use bleach water and let it dry out before i put everyone back in. I have chicks but had ducklings earlier this year(and now again). I have also used disinfectant wipes, they make ones with scrubby sides but those go kind of fast when you have a big brooder or lots of cages.

 

[veronicasmom]

There is a product called Poop Off that is specifically labeled for use for birds. I use that in the pool and on the stall mats in their shed. It works well.
I would try a mix of vinegar and water too. Vinegar is very safe and is a very good disinfectant.

 

[MallardDuckling]

I use bleach water and let it dry out before i put everyone back in. I have chicks but had ducklings earlier this year(and now again). I have also used disinfectant wipes, they make ones with scrubby sides but those go kind of fast when you have a big brooder or lots of cages.

I didn't know if I could use bleach or not.
I did use Clorox wipes and sprayed it down with water really good, then let it dry, before putting them back in.

There is a product called Poop Off that is specifically labeled for use for birds. I use that in the pool and on the stall mats in their shed. It works well.
I would try a mix of vinegar and water too. Vinegar is very safe and is a very good disinfectant.

Where can you get Poop Off?
I did read that vinegar and water worked really well. Looks like I'm going to need to buy more vinegar.

 

[veronicasmom]

I know you can get it online. I think Petco has it in the bird section. Probably other chain pet stores do too.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Oxine ah is very good desinfectant. http://www.shagbarkbantams.com/oxine.htm

 

[Amiga]

I use vinegar, buy it by the gallon.

I have it in a spray bottle, and after I brush off the surface, I rinse, then wipe down with vinegar, and rinse again. I don't use anything bleachy because I have asthma and since ducks have a reputation for being sensitive to fumes of any sort, I don't want to risk it.

I also sometimes use vinegar with several drops of lavender and rosemary essential oils, which are said to be antibacterial.