Sanitising the inside the Coup

[T Dan]

After many years of keeping chickens with no problem at all, I have recently had a problem regarding feather loss, and despite establishing that in my case it could well be down to stress caused by changes I have had to make to the hens living quarters, I would still like to know what people use for sanitising the inside of their coup to ensure any little mites hiding away in the little crevices are all killed . This is something I do thoroughly at least once a year, and more often if temperatures and humidity deem it necessary.

Please advise

T Dan

 

[Kikiriki]

I do not like chemicals so I found the idea of a steam cleaner really interesting. The guy who talks about is at the link below...scroll down the page to the cleaning and sanitizing section.

http://jackshenhouse.com/VSChickCoop.htm

 

[T Dan]

Sorry about the late reply, job took me away for a while.

Yes, thanks for that Kikiriki, I have heard before about the notion of steam cleansing the hen house, and it is certainly worth some consideration. And your right, I don't much like introducing chemicals myself, but what I find does work is something called Sagewash Sanitiser. It prides itself on being animal friendly, and whilst I don't apply it with stock in the house, I am told it is harmless anyway.

Regards

T Dan