What to clean brooder with? Is it safe

[terrilhb]

Ok I have a brooder that we raised 26 chicks in when we 1st got them. When big enough they went to big coop and run. So my problem is. We recently got 2 babie squirrels that were injured. We put them in the brooder. They have scince been released cause they got better and stronger. I know I need to cleen the brooder. It is made of wood. Is there anyway to clean it and have it safe for the new chicks hatching on the 20th. Thanks.

 

[scbatz33]

I had a wood and wire brooder that I cleaned with either bleach and water or ammonia and water. Seemed to do the trick. Spray, let sit, hose off, let dry.

 

[Petej]

I use a fiberglass Monkey Wards (Montgomery Wards) delivery tote.

I spray mine down with Bleach solution (2TBSP Bleach to gallon of water) and let it air dry.

I of course, remove the Chicks first.

 

[terrilhb]

Thank you both. I really appreciate it.

 

[Fred's Hens]

But never ammonia AND bleach together, unless you are wearing your gas mask!!

Yes, a bleach concentrate of a cup per 5 gallons. Allow solution to work before rinsing.

 

[acid_chipmunk]

I use Oxine. It is safe to spray right on the wood and let it dry. No rinsing needed.

 

[easttxchick]

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In my opinion, Oxine is one of the best products to have on hand for people that keep poultry/fowl.
Great for many other uses, as well.