Cleaning

Cleaning needs to be done every day. I recommend coops which have dropping trays because then you can quickly and easily remove droppings from the house. When I do this I also hose down and disinfect the tray.
Remove soiled straw from the nesting box and make sure parasite preventative powder is always present in the coop, especially if it is a wooden one.
Replace the straw or wood shavings with fresh bedding and wipe any dirt away with a scrubber.
If you let your hens roam free, rake the droppings from the garden.
Clean food feeders regularly and check they are full and plenty.
It is recommended you wash the entire coop once a month and the perches every two weeks.
“I make my own disinfectant by mixing 1 part bleach and 1 part fairy liquid with 1o parts of water in a plant sprayer. This is only for use in the coop.”