Disinfecting reclaimed coop parts? Has anyone done this?

[fiddlechicken]

Hi, there, fellow Chickeneers! I am considering re- using a friends now abandoned coop parts as I build my first coop- but what gives me pause is sanitation concerns. As far as I know, her flock was disease free, but then again, she wasn't the most dedicated of coop cleaners, either.
This is first time as a chicken keeper, so obviously, I want to give my babies the best start possible. I am thinking about different disinfecting methods, and frankly, not sure how to best go about it. (I just keep getting this visual of me dragging mangy old hardware cloth into the house, plopping it into the tub and dousing it with something noxious- which isn't my normal MO, at all- I'm all about organic and chemical free, as much as possible.)
Am I being too paranoid, here? I'd love to hear any thoughts folks might have- and many thanks!

 

[LindaB220]

Hi, there, fellow Chickeneers! I am considering re- using a friends now abandoned coop parts as I build my first coop- but what gives me pause is sanitation concerns. As far as I know, her flock was disease free, but then again, she wasn't the most dedicated of coop cleaners, either.
This is first time as a chicken keeper, so obviously, I want to give my babies the best start possible. I am thinking about different disinfecting methods, and frankly, not sure how to best go about it. (I just keep getting this visual of me dragging mangy old hardware cloth into the house, plopping it into the tub and dousing it with something noxious- which isn't my normal MO, at all- I'm all about organic and chemical free, as much as possible.)
Am I being too paranoid, here? I'd love to hear any thoughts folks might have- and many thanks!

Hey Fiddle

I'd be interested in hearing that too.. I use ammonia or vinegar. Anything else besides bleach?

 

[jetdog]

I think a mild bleach solution would work fine if rinsed well and let to dry, not the most organic solution but it would kill whatever is on it.