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    Disinfect coop after Marek's?

    I agree. If she had Marek's and was showing symptoms, it's in the coop so it wouldn't matter where you move it.
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    Disinfect coop after Marek's?

    The absolute best thing is to powerwash everything on high heat if possible. Remove all bedding and toss out the feeders and waterers or soak them in bleach, then spray them down with oxine. Then spray every single thing, area with bleach and let dry. Then spray the same way with virkon, let...
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    Coop Sand Management -- How to clean it after months of chicken deposits

    Your sand is quite fine, so I am not sure how this would work for you. In my experience oyster shell sand is very cheap and amazing in a coop. Probably a Florida thing though. Definitely a medium grain without any clay or soil. I scoop it up with a barn rake sifter and easy peasy sifting. In...
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    How to best clean sand in coop?

    I use a litter scoop and it's amazing. Their night roosts are enclosed (predators) and are about the size of your coop. I have an extra large metal cat litter scoop with an adjustable handle length. It is wonderful. I just scoop out the poop every morning and put it right into the compost. With...
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