New from Las Vegas, NV NEED HELP

[SadiJane]

Hi guys,
I'm looking for advice on the safest way to make an area habitable again. The house I live in had a pre-existing coop area that was as of late inhabited by pigeons. As I was cleaning it out for my new chicks to live in when they get big enough I realized it was literally full of dead diseased birds and was a huge nasty boneyard. I have cleared all the clutter, raked and shoveled, and now I'm down to the dirt of the coop but I really want to make sure it's safe. Any suggestions on what to do next?

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[drumstick diva]

From the sound of it, I don't think I would want new birds anywhere near that coop or the ground it stands on. Is it possible to start with a new coop build on a different area of land - as far from the pigeon disaster as possible?

 

[Seppy05]

I have heard that you can clean coops very well with a backpack sprayer and disenfectant.

 

[Frindizzle]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[JDB21]

Hi guys,
I'm looking for advice on the safest way to make an area habitable again. The house I live in had a pre-existing coop area that was as of late inhabited by pigeons. As I was cleaning it out for my new chicks to live in when they get big enough I realized it was literally full of dead diseased birds and was a huge nasty boneyard. I have cleared all the clutter, raked and shoveled, and now I'm down to the dirt of the coop but I really want to make sure it's safe. Any suggestions on what to do next?

Spry with 50/50 mix of bleach and water soak it well and let it dry for a week or so. Should kill any germs placenta new wood chips or construction grade sand on the floor for new bedding