Look at the labels for disinfectants such as VirkonS, OxineAH and novalsan. Find one that is effective against Haemophilus paragallinarum (gallinarum) bacteria. (Chris09, you listed the incorrect merckvetmanual link; here is the correct one: http://www.merckvetmanual.com/mvm/index.jsp?cfile=htm/bc/206600.htm)
Infectious coryza does not live long after the birds are gone--it is one bacteria that does not linger. Replace all bedding and thoroughly disinfect per label instructions of the selected disinfectant. The first link does not list a waiting time, but mentions survival of the bacteria for a few days in cooler temperatures. The Merck Vet manual doesn't discuss it at all. The Chicken Health Handbook says to let the coop lie empty for 3 weeks.
Infectious coryza does not live long after the birds are gone--it is one bacteria that does not linger. Replace all bedding and thoroughly disinfect per label instructions of the selected disinfectant. The first link does not list a waiting time, but mentions survival of the bacteria for a few days in cooler temperatures. The Merck Vet manual doesn't discuss it at all. The Chicken Health Handbook says to let the coop lie empty for 3 weeks.
