Re-using a Coop That Had Lots of Cocci... Pics

[PepsNick]

Hey everyone. Over the holidays I'll be getting three more hens to go in this coop. It hasn't been used since June and two pullets died of cocci in it. Could the new hens still get too exposed to it in there, or should I not have to worry but keep some corid on hand just in case? If I need to worry, than how do I prevent it and could you give me some tips on keeping it dry? Thanks. Here it is.

Main View

Side

The upper inside

The run (sorry you can't see the wire very well, the holes are one inch wide and three inches tall. We didn't have the run when they died of cocci, though.)

All help is strongly appreciated. Thanks!

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Well, one of my chickens died of cocci and I just kept using the coop- and many others had the bloody poo too but survived. Coops still being used today!!!

I always have Corid on hand now...it is so scary to think about needing it when the feed store is closed.

Here is the best link on coccidiosis that I know of:
http://www.attra.org/attra-pub/coccidiosis.html

Hopefully someone will be able to answer your questions better! I just thought I would tell you those few things.

 

[PepsNick]

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Thanks. Good to know, because after those died I actually housed a few more in there (they were 11 weeks so that was plenty of room) and none died. I'll get some corid before I get em'.

 

[speckledhen]

You can sanitize it by spraying it with household ammonia (wear a mask!), letting it stand, then rinsing it out and letting it air dry. Ammonia will kill the oocycsts, but bleach won't. The ground is another story. You can lime it heavily, but then, it has to be rained into the ground or it can burn their feet (if it's hydrated lime, the best type to use for changing the pH of the ground). You can use agricultural lime, let it sit, then use a hose to water it into the ground or spade it in with a shovel. And yes, keep Corid on hand, just in case.

 

[PepsNick]

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Thanks Cyn! I'll do the ammonia.