avian flu and used coop curiosities

[parrottd]

Hi, my wife and I are looking forward to getting into backyard chicken farming this spring but were just wondering if you'd recommend waiting until this rise in avian flu cases settles down a bit? We have been looking into used coops and have been careful to ask sellers about their history of diseases in their flocks and reasons for selling. If we do buy a used coop (we're planning on starting with 4-6 hens), how would you recommend cleaning it before we start introducing chickens to it?

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad to have you here with us in this fun and poultry loving community.

 

[Nomadicus]

Hi, my wife and I are looking forward to getting into backyard chicken farming this spring but were just wondering if you'd recommend waiting until this rise in avian flu cases settles down a bit? We have been looking into used coops and have been careful to ask sellers about their history of diseases in their flocks and reasons for selling. If we do buy a used coop (we're planning on starting with 4-6 hens), how would you recommend cleaning it before we start introducing chickens to it?

Several applications of Odoban disinfectant. Drench it and let dry.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC.
If you are concerned with avian influenza, you will probably want to build a covered run.

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello and welcome to BYC!

You might stop by this discussion thread, there is an article on Avian flu as well, the tab at the far left at the top of the thread... https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/let’s-talk-about-bird-flu.1650710/

Best wishes and welcome to our community!

 

[Nomadicus]

Also cover with 1/2" hardware cloth to keep out the smallest songbirds that could be carriers.

 

[N F C]

Best wishes with your plans!

 

[Jenbirdee]

 

[User690263]

Welcome to BYC! Feel free to make yourself right at home

 

[SilverBirds]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Best of luck with your plans.