{"id":2094,"date":"2019-08-07T18:30:45","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T23:30:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/?p=2094"},"modified":"2022-08-06T15:04:06","modified_gmt":"2022-08-06T20:04:06","slug":"how-to-keep-your-chicken-coop-smelling-fresh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/07\/how-to-keep-your-chicken-coop-smelling-fresh\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Keep Your Chicken Coop Smelling Fresh"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"likebtn_container\" style=\"\"><!-- LikeBtn.com BEGIN --><span class=\"likebtn-wrapper\"  data-identifier=\"post_2094\"  data-site_id=\"5bf2c84f6fd08bf47c728639\"  data-theme=\"disk\"  data-show_dislike_label=\"true\"  data-counter_type=\"subtract_dislikes\"  data-style=\"\"  data-unlike_allowed=\"\"  data-show_copyright=\"\"  data-item_url=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/07\/how-to-keep-your-chicken-coop-smelling-fresh\/\"  data-item_title=\"How to Keep Your Chicken Coop Smelling Fresh\"  data-item_image=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/coop-2.jpg?fit=770%2C496&amp;ssl=1\"  data-item_date=\"2019-08-07T18:30:45-05:00\"  data-engine=\"WordPress\"  data-plugin_v=\"2.6.54\"  data-prx=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=likebtn_prx\"  data-event_handler=\"likebtn_eh\" ><\/span><!-- LikeBtn.com END --><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No one likes a stinky coop, especially the chickens. So, how do you keep your chicken coop smelling fresh?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"496\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.comwp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/coop-2-1024x659.jpg?resize=770%2C496&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"how to keep your chicken coop smelling fresh\" class=\"wp-image-2114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/coop-2.jpg?resize=1024%2C659&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/coop-2.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/coop-2.jpg?resize=768%2C494&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/coop-2.jpg?w=1213&amp;ssl=1 1213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The number one complaint I hear from people is that chickens stink. Chickens shouldn&#8217;t stink. If they do, they become easy prey for a predator. So, to protect themselves and the flock, chickens will clean and preen their feathers. If you provide a <a href=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.comindex.php\/2018\/08\/29\/dust-bathing\/\"><strong>dust bath area<\/strong><\/a>, this will aid in the grooming process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This post contains affiliate links. I may earn money from purchases at no additional cost to you. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">To Keep the Coop and Run Smelling Fresh, It&#8217;s Important to Keep it Clean<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last summer, our girls started sleeping on the roost bars outside in the run. Because it was so hot, I let them. Our roost bars are at different heights, so the lower roosts get covered in poop. Chickens like to roost at the highest spot possible to avoid predators. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every 3-4 days I scrape off any noticeable poop and put it in the compost bin. I also turn the bedding at this time with a pitchfork or rake. This stirs it up and keeps the smell to a minimum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every three to four weeks, I scrub down the roost bars with a vinegar and water solution (1:1) then hose it off. Some people will use bleach, but I like the more natural remedy and I don&#8217;t worry that it&#8217;s harmful to the chickens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"988\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.comwp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-run-798x1024.jpg?resize=770%2C988&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"chicken run\" class=\"wp-image-3657\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-run-scaled.jpg?resize=798%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 798w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-run-scaled.jpg?resize=234%2C300&amp;ssl=1 234w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-run-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C986&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-run-scaled.jpg?resize=1196%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1196w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-run-scaled.jpg?resize=1595%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1595w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-run-scaled.jpg?w=1994&amp;ssl=1 1994w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-run-scaled.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the hen house, I check the nest box every time I collect eggs. If soiled, I&#8217;ll throw that in the run under the roost bars and add new pine shavings. I use to completely clean out the hen house once a month but now I do it twice a year unless I see a problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bi-weekly, I&#8217;ll sprinkle the baseboards of the henhouse with food-grade<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YMJPsc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"> DE<\/a>, which helps keep any bugs to a minimum. Diatomaceous Earth is all natural and made from diatoms, remains of aquatic plant fossils. It works by cutting the exoskeleton of the bugs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Monthly, I use <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/32Urrn9\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>First Saturday Lime<\/strong><\/a> in the run (on the first Saturday of the month).  It neutralizes ammonia odors and controls dampness plus if your chickens ingest it, it gives them a boost in calcium.  Barn lime is a great insect repellent but it&#8217;s caustic and can be harmful to yourself and animals. First Saturday Lime is specially formulated and safe to use. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Have to Manage the Poop to Keep your Chicken Coop Smelling Fresh<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chicken poop contains uric acid which gives it the ammonia smell. When the poop is starting to break down, if you don&#8217;t have enough organic material (litter), it will stink.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once a week, I rake the bedding  and if needed, I use a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/2YLWS1c\" target=\"_blank\">doggie pooper scooper<\/a> or shovel to remove any noticeable poop or soiled bedding and put it in the compost bin.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people use a poop board under the roost bars for easy clean-up. I&#8217;ve considered this but so far with six chickens, it hasn&#8217;t been too hard to maintain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because we&#8217;ve had several complaints about our chickens, I&#8217;ve been pretty adamant about keeping things clean. Animal control services have been out to our house three times in the last year. <em>Of course, we are in compliance and there have been no issues found. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, because someone in our neighborhood is unhappy about our chickens, I&#8217;ve been a little OCD about keeping the chicken coop and run smelling fresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Now Chicken Poop Stinks! and Wet Chicken Poop is Even Worse! <\/strong><br><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To keep the smell down, I rake the bedding in the run weekly and always after it rains. Raking stirs up the poop and bedding, aiding in drying out and composting. I also sprinkle scratch around and let the girls help me out! They love it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/30JDzVm\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Sweet PDZ<\/strong> <\/a>is a stall refresher and another great product I&#8217;ve used in the past any time there is an ammonia smell and especially after it rains. It neutralizes the ammonia which can damage your chickens&#8217; airways plus keeps the chicken coop smelling fresh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do You Keep the Coop Smelling Fresh? <br><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people will use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.motherearthnews.com\/homesteading-and-livestock\/deep-litter-method-zb0z1208zmat\">deep litter method<\/a> in their coop. But I haven&#8217;t been successful, maybe because we don&#8217;t have a traditional coop. Being in Texas, it rarely gets below 30 degrees Fahrenheit and I can&#8217;t remember the last time it was in the teens.  Plus it&#8217;s so humid here. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a traditional coop, a lot of people use linoleum flooring and then cover it with pine shavings. When it&#8217;s time to do a deep clean, you can just sweep out and mop. Very easy! If we had a traditional coop, I would do this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Bearded Rooster built a <a href=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.comindex.php\/2018\/08\/27\/the-hen-house\/\"><strong>hen house<\/strong><\/a> for our girls because we knew early on they would free range most of the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.comwp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-coop-1-683x1024.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"what you need to set up your chicken coop\" class=\"wp-image-3617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-coop-1-scaled.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-coop-1-scaled.jpg?resize=200%2C300&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-coop-1-scaled.jpg?resize=768%2C1152&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-coop-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1024%2C1536&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-coop-1-scaled.jpg?resize=1365%2C2048&amp;ssl=1 1365w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-coop-1-scaled.jpg?w=1707&amp;ssl=1 1707w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/chicken-coop-1-scaled.jpg?w=1540&amp;ssl=1 1540w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hen house is generally big enough to sleep in and possibly lay eggs but that&#8217;s about it. Ours sits up off the ground, giving them more floor space in the run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are several different materials you can use as bedding, but pine shavings are the most popular and work great. They absorb moisture well and chicken poop is 60% moisture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also add some fresh lavender to the nest box. In addition to the pleasant aroma, it has a calming effect on the chickens. Some people will hang different fresh or dried herbs up in the coop. Rosemary, lavender, oregano, sage, thyme, and mint are good options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A Stinky Coop Will Attract Flies <\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not only are flies annoying, but they can become a health issue for your chickens and any other animals you have. Hazel had <a href=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.comindex.php\/2019\/07\/30\/flystrike-what-is-it-and-how-to-deal-with-it\/\"><strong>Flystrike<\/strong><\/a>, which is where the flies lay eggs in a wound or in poop stuck on your chicken. Once the egg hatches, it turns into maggots that feed on your chicken&#8217;s skin. This can be deadly! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Some people swear by <a href=\"http:\/\/npic.orst.edu\/factsheets\/degen.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\">DE<\/a> to control flies. I use it in the nest boxes and dust baths for <a href=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.comindex.php\/2019\/05\/28\/common-parasites-in-backyard-chickens\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">l<strong>ice and mites<\/strong><\/a>, but I haven&#8217;t really seen a difference with the flies. Maybe I&#8217;m not using enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.comwp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/permetherin.jpg?resize=273%2C363&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"control flies with permethrin\" class=\"wp-image-2074\" width=\"273\" height=\"363\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/permetherin.jpg?w=409&amp;ssl=1 409w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/permetherin.jpg?resize=226%2C300&amp;ssl=1 226w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I recently saw a post in my chicken group about using the<a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3026Ds1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored nofollow\"> Vanilla trees air freshener<\/a> in the run to deter flies. You have to use the vanilla flavor. Apparently, the flies don&#8217;t like the scent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So now the run smells great and within the first few days, I noticed a huge difference. I purchased a three-pack at the dollar store. Win-Win. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our FFA student that helps with the chickens when we are out of town, recommended Permethrin. They use it in the school barn. When Hazel got <a href=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.comindex.php\/2019\/07\/30\/flystrike-what-is-it-and-how-to-deal-with-it\/\"><strong>Flystrike<\/strong><\/a>, I tried it. After the deep clean, I spray it on the roost bars, the bedding under the roost bars, and the fence behind. I rarely see a fly in the coop area, but I still hang fly traps and the vanilla trees for good measure.  Permethrin can be toxic to cats and bees so do some research before using it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your coop is close to your neighbor&#8217;s property, you will want to be vigilant about cleaning, so it doesn&#8217;t become a problem. I&#8217;ve heard horror stories about what some people will do to the chickens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Having a fresh-smelling clean coop is not only pleasant for you but also for your chickens. A happy, healthy chicken will lay <a href=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.comindex.php\/2019\/07\/19\/recipes-for-an-abundance-of-eggs\/\"><strong>lots of eggs<\/strong><\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"likebtn_container\" style=\"\"><!-- LikeBtn.com BEGIN --><span class=\"likebtn-wrapper\"  data-identifier=\"post_2094\"  data-site_id=\"5bf2c84f6fd08bf47c728639\"  data-theme=\"disk\"  data-show_dislike_label=\"true\"  data-counter_type=\"subtract_dislikes\"  data-style=\"\"  data-unlike_allowed=\"\"  data-show_copyright=\"\"  data-item_url=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/index.php\/2019\/08\/07\/how-to-keep-your-chicken-coop-smelling-fresh\/\"  data-item_title=\"How to Keep Your Chicken Coop Smelling Fresh\"  data-item_image=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/coop-2.jpg?fit=770%2C496&amp;ssl=1\"  data-item_date=\"2019-08-07T18:30:45-05:00\"  data-engine=\"WordPress\"  data-plugin_v=\"2.6.54\"  data-prx=\"https:\/\/chikchikchicken.com\/wp-admin\/admin-ajax.php?action=likebtn_prx\"  data-event_handler=\"likebtn_eh\" ><\/span><!-- LikeBtn.com END --><\/div><p>No one likes a stinky coop, especially the chickens. So, how do you keep your chicken coop smelling fresh? The number one complaint I hear from people is that chickens stink. Chickens shouldn&#8217;t stink. 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