Am I paranoid?

[JacksFlock]

A place nearby is selling their waterers and feeders. I need to get a larger feeder and waterer, but I'm paranoid of bringing in a disease from another place.

Is it best to just buy these items new?

 

[Andi]

Nothing wrong with recycling or bargains. Just sanitize whatever you get.

 

[JacksFlock]

Another stupid question: How do I properly sanitize these to assure I don't make my chicks sick?

 

[Sjisty]

I scrub off anything caked on, soak in a bucket of bleach and water for about an hour, and then run through the dishwasher.

 

[Mark & Nique]

A 10% bleach solution is generally enough to do it. After the bleach solution, scrub with warm, soapy water and rinse well.

 

[MareeZoCool]

Bargains! we all love a good bargain! Simply wash those used dishes in some hot, soapy water, then rinse in a mild bleach/water mix & rinse with plain water.

 

[flowerchild59]

I would scrub with soap and water, really blast them with a spray from a hose to make sure cracks and crevices are cleaned, then take them apart , soak in bleach water for a few hours , rinse well, and then leave in the sun for a few days. Sun is a great sanitizer.