Why Start the New Year with a Coop Cleaning Routine?
New Year, New Coop: Why a Clean Start Matters for Your Flock!
2025 is here, and it’s the perfect time to hit the reset button—not just for yourself but for your backyard flock! A thorough coop cleaning can make all the difference in preventing pests, promoting health, and starting the year off right.
Whether you’re a seasoned chicken keeper or just starting out, beginning the year with a fresh and tidy coop sets the tone for happy chickens and a productive flock. Here’s why starting the year with a coop cleaning routine is so important—and how you can do it right.
Why Start the Year with a Clean Coop?
Prevent Pests and Diseases
Over time, bedding, droppings, and leftover feed can attract mites, lice, and bacteria. By giving your coop a deep clean now, you’re removing potential breeding grounds for pests and keeping your chickens healthier.Boost Egg Production
Happy chickens lay better eggs. A clean and comfortable coop minimizes stress for your flock, creating the perfect environment for consistent egg production. Your eggs will also be cleaner when you collect them from your coop!Easier Maintenance All Year
Starting with a fresh, clean coop makes it easier to stick to regular maintenance. Once you’ve done the hard work, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly cleanings feel like a breeze.
How to Plan Your New Year Coop Cleaning
Follow these steps to give your coop a fresh start:
Pick a Day
Choose a sunny, dry day in January (Not so hard in Arizona! 😂) so everything can air out as you clean.Gather Supplies
You’ll need gloves, scrapers, a bucket, a broom, eco-friendly disinfectant (We use white vinegar diluted in water), and fresh bedding materials like sand or wood shavings.Clean Step-by-Step
Remove Old Bedding: Clear out all bedding, droppings, and leftover feed.
Scrub and Disinfect: Use your scraper and disinfectant to clean surfaces like roosts, nesting boxes, and walls.
Inspect for Repairs: Look for broken roosts, loose wire, or drafts that need fixing.
Replace Bedding: Add fresh bedding for a cozy, clean coop your flock will love.
Tips for Keeping Your Coop Clean All Year
Establish a Schedule: Clean weekly or biweekly to stay ahead of messes.
Use Sand Bedding: Sand is easy to clean and helps control odors. It can be a bigger investment up front, but cheaper in the long run.
Inspect Regularly: Look for signs of pests, damage, or health issues during your routine cleanings.
Start Fresh with Tidy Coops
Need a hand with your New Year coop cleaning? Tidy Coops is here to help! We specialize in keeping coops cluckin’ clean, so you can focus on enjoying your flock.
Book a cleaning today and let’s start 2025 off on the right foot—or claw! 🐓✨