{"id":70681,"date":"2020-04-22T07:00:14","date_gmt":"2020-04-22T11:00:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/?p=70681"},"modified":"2020-11-03T02:25:56","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T07:25:56","slug":"10-steps-spring-clean-chicken-coop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/10-steps-spring-clean-chicken-coop\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Steps To Spring Clean Your Chicken Coop"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\">Into every chicken coop, a little manure must fall. While chickens have many great qualities, cleaning up after themselves is not one of them. That leaves you with the task of keeping their home, the chicken coop, fresh and clean.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You may already have a system where you frequently fluff nesting boxes or clean dropping boards. But a few times per year, you\u2019ll have to suit up, grab your cleaning supplies and deep clean the chicken coop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">It might take up an hour or two of your time, but there are many upsides to a thorough deep cleaning. Your birds will have a sanitary place to sleep and lay eggs, you\u2019ll be able to stay on top of mites and other pests, and your entire flock will be happier and healthier.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">All it takes is 10 easy steps for your coop to sparkle!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">1. <\/span>Line Up Your Supplies<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">When it\u2019s time to deep clean our homes, we pull out our cleaning sprays; grab the vacuum, mop and duster; and battle dust bunnies. A chicken coop deep clean is almost the same. To get started you\u2019ll need:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\">rake, pitchfork, shovel and broom<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">cat litter scoop for droppings and cleaning out nesting boxes<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">several scrub brushes in varying sizes to scrub walls and get into tiny areas<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">stainless steel scraper<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">rubber gloves and mask<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">paper towel and cotton towels<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">natural cleaning spray for windows and roosts <\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">plastic or paper sheeting to collect deep litter and droppings<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">hose<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p3\">You may also want to gather supplies to reinforce your chicken coop. You can use wood pieces, steel wool, and a drill and screws for patching holes. Blocking holes will prevent rats and mice from accessing your coop.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/chicken-coop-optimize\/\">Learn ways to optimize your chicken coop to keep your flock healthy.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">2. <\/span>Assess the Situation<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">Before you start your deep clean, you\u2019re going to want to know what you\u2019re up against. This is the best time to take a look at all sides of your nesting boxes, check your roosts and walls for signs of mites, and examine your droppings board for signs of illness. Taking a good look around before you clean means you\u2019ll stay on top of potential issues.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">3. <\/span>Muck out Manure<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">One of the best ways to tackle a deep clean is to start with your droppings. The most efficient way to catch all the debris you\u2019ll remove is to line up plastic sheeting on the ground at the base of your chicken coop. That way, when you take out the deep litter or droppings, it will land in one spot and you\u2019ll be able to wrap it up and haul it away. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">If you have a droppings board with a plastic sheet, pull it down and lay it on the plastic outside of your coop. Do you just use the droppings board without plastic? You\u2019ll want to scrape the manure off the board and let it fall to the floor of the coop. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">If you don\u2019t want to use a tarp or plastic sheeting, you can still prevent your droppings from sticking to the board. Just add a layer of pine shavings to the board after you\u2019ve cleaned it, and you won\u2019t need to use as much elbow grease when removing manure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70684\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70684\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70684\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/cleaning_chicken_coop.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/hobbyfarms.com\/cleaning_chicken_coop-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/hobbyfarms.com\/cleaning_chicken_coop-433x250.jpg 433w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/hobbyfarms.com\/cleaning_chicken_coop-600x347.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/hobbyfarms.com\/cleaning_chicken_coop-623x360.jpg 623w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/cleaning_chicken_coop.jpg 800w\" alt=\"muck chicken coop spring clean cleaning\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70684\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shelly Wutke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">4. <\/span>Rake Out Litter<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">With your droppings on the bottom of the coop or outside on your plastic, you can now<br \/>\nrake out your entire coop. If you use the deep-litter method, you\u2019ll be pulling out a heavy pile of manure and litter. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">The litter scoop is a great tool to remove all contents of nesting boxes and scrape out corners, and once you\u2019re done, use the broom to sweep out whatever is left. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">5. <\/span>Seal It Up<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">With all litter removed, this is a good time to check for any holes made from rodents or predators. You can patch them with wood pieces or stuff them with steel wool.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Patching holes becomes very important if you have vulnerable chicks under a heat lamp in a section of your coop. Many a chicken owner has been shocked to discover chicks seemingly disappearing into thin air, only to discover rats had been attacking.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">6. <\/span>Turn a Hose on It<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">You don\u2019t need a pressure washer to clean out your coop. But if you have one, bring it out! <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">A garden hose with a good spray nozzle will suffice. Spray down the walls, doors, windows and nesting boxes in your coop, dislodging any debris you may have left behind from raking or sweeping.<span class=\"Apple-converted-space\">\u00a0 <\/span>The best way to cover every inch of your coop is to start at the top and work your way down.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\"> Before you begin spraying, you\u2019ll want to cover the deep litter you\u2019ve just removed. If it gets wet, it\u2019s going to be extremely heavy. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">7. <\/span>Let the Light Shine In<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">After you\u2019ve sprayed out the coop with a hose, throw open the door and let it dry out. You can speed up the drying process by using a towel or two to dry off nesting boxes and roosts and soak up any wet spots on the floor. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You can use your drying time to ponder what comes first, the chicken or the egg? Or, if you like to multitask, take this quick break to think about mites.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">8. <\/span>Wipe On, Wipe Off<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s3\">Once your coop is dry, it\u2019s time to wash your windows. You\u2019ll want to wipe inside and outside, and you can use the paint scraper to remove any debris stuck to them. This is also a good time to use your natural spray cleaner and wipe down all areas again. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s2\">A natural orange cleaner (see below) is easy to make, leaves your chicken coop smelling great, and as the main ingredient is vinegar, it has the bonus of being an all-natural disinfectant. It\u2019s even more fragrant when you add vanilla or vanilla beans. I don\u2019t mind a lingering vinegar scent in the chicken coop, but if you do use vanilla, it will, for the most part, overcome the smell of vinegar. <\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hobbyfarms.com\/11-options-for-coop-run-bedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Check out these 11 options for bedding in the chicken coop and run.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s5\">9. <\/span><span class=\"s6\">Bring Back the Existing Bedding<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">It\u2019s time to add new bedding, and this is the best time to kick off a new cycle using the deep-litter method. With this method, you simply add to your existing bedding and stir it up, and you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Having deep litter sit for a few months will result in compost you can use all over your farm. The only exception to this is if you have a mite issue. When you have mites, you shouldn\u2019t add the litter to your compost pile. The best way to keep the mites from spreading is to burn the bedding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You\u2019ll want to start by adding 6 inches of bedding to your clean coop. Pine shavings are a great base for the deep-litter method, and straw works well, too.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Once a week add 2 inches of straw or pine shavings to the bedding. Turn it with a pitchfork occasionally. You may want to throw several handfuls of hen scratch on the floor and let your chickens stir up your litter for you.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p5\"><span class=\"s1\">10. <\/span>Compost Pile<\/h2>\n<p class=\"p3\">This is where the plastic sheeting at the base of your chicken coop comes in. When you\u2019ve re-added your bedding and you\u2019re ready to finish up, all you have to do is fold up the sheet and haul it over to your compost pile. You might need help as it will be heavy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Deep litter is full of hearty microbes, but chicken manure is still considered hot manure. The key to using it as fertilizer is to be sure it\u2019s added to your compost pile and not used as soon as you pull it out of the coop.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">While it takes about six to nine months for chicken manure to be used as fertilizer, deep litter may be used in less time as its been sitting throughout the winter. As a precaution, you may want to have a sample tested for nutrients before applying.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p6\"><span class=\"s7\">Y<\/span><span class=\"s7\">o<\/span><span class=\"s8\">u know the feeling you get when you\u2019ve deep cleaned your house? You walk into every room, take a deep breath and just enjoy how sparkling clean everything is. You\u2019ll get the same feeling when you deep clean your chicken coop, and your birds will feel it, too<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<figure id=\"attachment_70685\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-70685\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-70685\" src=\"https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/DIY_coop_cleaners.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/hobbyfarms.com\/DIY_coop_cleaners-300x173.jpg 300w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/hobbyfarms.com\/DIY_coop_cleaners-433x250.jpg 433w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/hobbyfarms.com\/DIY_coop_cleaners-600x347.jpg 600w, https:\/\/s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com\/hobbyfarms.com\/DIY_coop_cleaners-623x360.jpg 623w, https:\/\/img.hobbyfarms.com\/DIY_coop_cleaners.jpg 800w\" alt=\"chicken coop spring clean cleaning DIY\" width=\"800\" height=\"462\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-70685\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Shelly Wutke<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Sidebar: DIY Cleaner Recipes<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s2\">Coop <\/span>Cleaning Spray<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p2\">For your chicken coop, use a homemade cleaning spray.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\">3 cups of water<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">1 cup olive oil<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">3 tablespoons dishwashing liquid<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\">1 teaspoon vanilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p2\">You can also add essential oils to your mix. Some of the most effective are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/health\/9-ways-eucalyptus-oil-can-help\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">eucalyptus<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthline.com\/nutrition\/tea-tree-oil\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tea tree<\/a> oil. Be sure to shake the bottle every time you use it as the oil will separate. You\u2019ll want to spray the roosts, nesting boxes and walls at least twice per week.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">All-Natural Orange <\/span>Coop Cleaner<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p3\">Spraying your chicken coop out with a hose will remove debris, but you\u2019ll still want to bring in a cleaner to wipe down roosts, windows and nesting boxes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">You can make your own natural orange coop cleaner. It\u2019s less expensive than buying a cleaner at the store, and it\u2019s nontoxic so you\u2019ll know your birds won\u2019t be affected. Plus, it smells great.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p4\">First, fill a jar <span class=\"s3\">3<\/span>\u20444 full with white vinegar.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s4\">Peel and separate one orange. Place a few sections of orange and orange peels in the jar.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s4\">Next, ad<\/span>d three cinnamon sticks, 1 tablespoon lavender essential oil and 1 tablespoon vanilla or several vanilla beans.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">Shake well.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\">Let sit in your kitchen or pantry for at least a week before use.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p4\"><span class=\"s4\">Finally, strain and pour into a spray bottle. Now, you\u2019re ready to go.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>This article originally appeared in the March\/April 2020 issue of<\/em> Chickens\u00a0<em>magazine.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s warming up out there, which means it&#8217;s time to spring clean. 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