Is this old coop safe to use?

[GillespieTroop]

I bought an old coop that is in good sturdy condition but was full of old poop. It also had mouse poop everywhere, or some kind of rodent. I scraped everything out, but I'm still not sure that's good enough. Do I need to disinfect the coop? If so, how? I have new young chicks to put in and I'm nervous about! Thank you!

 

[SkyBlueEmu]

I would disinfect the coop just to be on the safe side.

 

[Ridgerunner]

How long has it been unused? The longer it has been the less likely there will be any problems. Still, I suggest spraying it down with a bleach water solution and air it out well (several days) before you put chickens in it. Do not breathe that bleach solution, spray it heavily to soak everything, and wait at least an hour before you rinse it if you do rinse it. Give it time to work.

 

[JDN]

Buy a broom or mop from the dollar store, and make a bleach solution, mop the inside out and let it dry. should be good.

 

[Shamo Hybrid]

Pics. I want to see the coop.

 

[lazy gardener]

Agreed, I'd bleach it. Don't put birds in it until the bleach scent has totally dissipated, and it is completely dry.

 

[tomfromsc]

I would try to power wash it to get all loose material off first then apply the bleach solution to clean what you can't see let that soak in and rinse lightly make sure all bleach odor is gone before putting your birds in JMHO