Oxine Use

[JoePa]

I purchased a gallon of Oxine (sanitizer and disinfectant) some time ago - never used it but understand that this stuff is good for disinfecting your chicken coop - the label says that you should activate the stuff with acid crystals which make it stronger - my question is - can you use it without adding the acid crystals and will it still help disinfecting the coop - also how much would you add to a gallon of water - thanks - Joe

 

[ChickenCanoe]

The instructions for using the citric acid should be on the label of the gallon of the Oxine. You need a respirator to use it.
You can use it non-activated as a bacteriostat but won't be as effective and you'll have to use more.

 

[getaclue]

It works fine non-activated. A lot of us use it that way. Safer.

 

[ChickenCanoe]

Activated, it will kill all viruses, bacteria and fungi. Non-activated it takes more to kill bacteria.

 

[LaidWithLove]

I do not promote using activated Oxine anywhere near animals. That also includes you. Activated it becomes very volatile and can cause a lot of damage to the respiratory system. Non activated is much safer and will still work much to the same extent, the only time I would use activated is if I had confirmed a virus such as Newcastle or Avian Influenza and I had to totally start over.
Shagbark Bantams has an excellent article on using Oxine.
Shagbark Bantams on Oxine

 

[ChickenCanoe]

I use it activated to disinfect incubators regularly. I wait till all chicks are moved out and I use a chemical respirator as well as a well ventilated room.

 

[PNWchkns]

Does anyone make shoe baths with Oxine? I’m contemplating making one to keep by the coops.

I have Oxine but did not buy the activator and I have Tek Trol. How much would you use for a shoe bath? And how often would you switch it out?

Thank you!

 

[ChickenCanoe]

There is a section in the following page on applications for non-activated oxine use that may be helpful.
https://www.revivalanimal.com/pet-health/how-to-use-oxine-ah/learning-center
I use it activated to fumigate incubators. In the future I may use it for automatic water systems.
I called Revival Animal Health for guidance and talked to one of their chemists. Perhaps if you call, they can tell you how frequently to change it out.

 

[valeried]

The Shagbark article says this about fogging (the 1/8th teas per gallon is for water)

"I had nothing to lose since the duck could barely breathe, so I tried it. I used a Tri-Jet fogger and a solution of 6-1/2 ounces of Oxine to a gallon of water as prescribed, and I ‘fogged’ the bird’s face and cage three times daily for ten days. She was cured.