Disinfecting Coop

[Dirty Dozen]

I just revamped my coop to make room for new young birds. Anybody have any ideas as to what I can disinfect the floor/dirt with since there were other birds in there before? Was thinking of spraying Listerine? Clorox? Any ideas helpful. Thanx!

 

[canada-goose]

If your coop is moveable, move it. I've heard that bleach is good for cleaning coops although I have not had the opportunity to use it yet. I hope your birds will have a spotless coop by the time you're done!

 

[patandchickens]

Lime is traditionally used. Till or scratch it well into the dirt. Listerine or bleach will not do much good on dirt, tho they have some use on hard surfaces such as the wooden walls, if you are concerned about that. If you have had Actual Disease Issues there are stronger disinfectants that can be brought into play for hard surfaces, but AFAIK lime is still the best you're gonna do for a dirt floor.

Good luck, have fun,

Pat