I awoke to a coop fire this morning. I have 19 chickens, 2 ducks and 2 geese that sleep together. The smoke inhalation did the most damage. I have an albuterol inhaler and did one dose on the 4 worst chickens. They are still coughing/raspy. Lucy Goosey won’t keep her eyes open. Could it have damaged them. She is the worst case and has one charred toe. I’ve set up fresh waters with electrolytes.
My other concern is the fire damage in the corner of their coop across from their perch and nest boxes. We cut the charred floor out and can cover the hole but it still smells smoky. Will that air quality damage their respiratory systems more? They are going to want to sleep there. Unfortunately, their coop is a converted garden shed and the floor joists and deck was treated lumber. I’m concerned with those chemicals released in the fire. Thanks for any advice.
My other concern is the fire damage in the corner of their coop across from their perch and nest boxes. We cut the charred floor out and can cover the hole but it still smells smoky. Will that air quality damage their respiratory systems more? They are going to want to sleep there. Unfortunately, their coop is a converted garden shed and the floor joists and deck was treated lumber. I’m concerned with those chemicals released in the fire. Thanks for any advice.