Cleaning Your Chicken Coops

Keep your chickens comfortable and happy. Cleaning your chicken coops in regular basis makes the flock of chickens comfortable. You can make them regular habit of yours cleaning daily, weekly or monthly must be implemented.

• Every night, make sure you dispose of any leftover food or water, this prevents pest infestations occurring and keeps the area hygienic.
• Once a week, scoop up all the droppings and lay down a new fresh bedding inside the coop.
• 1-2x a year, conduct a deep clean of the coop to ensure it’s still a happy and healthy place for your chickens.

Full Cleaning Every Corner of Coops:

Full cleaning of the coops annually is much hard compared to your regular cleaning. Full cleaning is a must for your chicken to make them comfortable every corner and every inch of your coops must be cleaned well. 

Below are steps to follow when conducting a full cleaning of your chicken coop.

• Find the right cleaning products
• Change your clothes and shoes, and put on your protective equipment; gloves, mask, and goggles, for example.
• Remove all the dirt, droppings, and feathers from the floor of the coop. 
• Clean and spray down the coop..
• Take the time to clear away all debris and waste, and scrub down all the surfaces inside and outside the coop using a safe disinfectant.
• Hose down the walls, floor, and nesting boxes as well as the feed stores and waterers. 
• Sweep away standing water and check for any areas that need further cleaning. If everything is clean you can leave the area to air dry. Fresh air and sunlight is a great way to breathe new life into your chicken coop.

Family Chicken Coops

Cleaning your chicken coop is how you keep your chickens happy, healthy and ensure the coop remains durable long-term. However, first, you need to install a high-quality coop that’s the perfect home for your chickens. At Family Chicken Coops , we offer a wide range of chicken coops, houses, and runs.