I'm getting some new chicks in a couple months and I want to be ready for them. I'm moving the 3 hens I have left into a new house I will be building them around the middle of March. They(and a bunch more birds) have lived in the old coop where I plan to put the chicks since last May. I know you're not suppose to have chicks and adults near each other. That said, I want to clean the coop out really well before the chicks get here. Other than sweeping and vacuuming all the shavings and dust out, what else should I do? Is there any way to sanitize the walls, floor, etc?
Yes definantly wash it with bleach and water and let it it dry for several days prior to bringing the new chicks home. If you have a permanent run you may want to put some lime in it while the area is vacant. Lime seems to help freshen up the soil in the run.
I use white vinegar in a waterer attched to the hose I read its a better germ killer then bleach and safer. Ieven kill my unwanted weeds with it.
