Daily And Seasonal Cleaning For Your Backyard Flock

In this video I share the backyard flock cleaning tips that work for us here on our micro homestead. There are many factors that will impact what cleaning regimen is appropriate for your flock. The purpose your flock fulfills (meat birds, egg layers, show birds, or companions), the breed of chicken, the weather conditions of your specific region, and the size of your flock will all impact your cleaning routine. This is the cleaning regimen that works for us, but I’m not here to diminish anyone’s lived experience. If what you’re doing works great for you and you have healthy, happy, productive chickens by all means keep doing that! Backyard chicken keeping is very nuanced. While there are standards that most chicken keeping situations share, the specifics are going to vary from flock to flock. Also, no cleaning schedule is perfect. While I’m sharing the scheduling and timing that works for me, you will ultimately need to use your own judgement. I hope this information is a great starting point for you developing your own routine.
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[@angelasgreenarts9124]

Your chickens are so beautiful. We also use the deep litter method and transfer it to our garden. Thanks for the advise on Castile soap and scraping daily.

[@AngieParker-qr5lv]

Is it ok to clean with vinegar?

[@ChuckTheRooster]

Vinegar is also a safe natural cleaning solution for your chicken areas. I have not used this method specifically but it is an option. Mix equal parts water and vinegar to create your cleaning solution. Be sure to thoroughly rinse the solution especially from surfaces where chickens contact them directly. Since vinegar is acidic if not rinsed properly it can cause irritation. If you're using the vinegar solution in a confined space like a coop, I would do so on a day when it can be aired out well as vinegar smell can be very pungent and could cause irritation if not properly ventilated. I hope this information is helpful!

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@@ChuckTheRooster thankyou