Best way to disinfect coop??

[seaside chickens]

Hi everyone,

One of my hens died this morning from unknown causes (see thread about "hen with heavy breathing and leaning". None of the other birds have any symptoms (6 others) but I'm thinking it might be wise to clean out and disinfect the coop just in case? Any advice? Thanks very much for any input!

 

[ranchhand]

Sorry to hear about your hen, I lost a roo several months back to a similar ailment, and no one else got sick either. I used a 10:1 mix - 10 water to 1 bleach. Let it dry and air out thoroughly.
Early spring cleaning!

 

[crazyhen]

the agr. poultry man said to use bleach. 1 cup to a gallon. He said that so far nothing else cames close to its affectiveness. Also he said to spray the ground around the outside of the run with it for about 3 feet. I have mine covered with poultry wire. He said to be esp. careful of the wild bird population. Most can be carriers. Hope this helps jean

 

[Mojo Chick'n]

It is pricey, but it is worth it - get yourself some Oxine, and mix 6 oz. to a gallon of water and spray everything - birds included.

This stuff is wonderful!!

http://www.shagbarkbantams.com/oxine.htm


http://www.firststatevetsupply.com/store/index.php?cPath=53&osCsid=086b4d3746f1fdbf33655722610dc1c8


you can get a gallon sized "weed sprayer" at Lowes for about 13 bucks (in lawn and garden section) - works great for spraying the coop and chickens, both.

meri