SuperFluffyChickens
Hatching
- Apr 23, 2024
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So, just a quick question, not an emergency or anything. I’m getting ready to hatch a clutch of eggs - not from my flock - and I wanted to make sure the brooder and the room it’s in are thoroughly disinfected before they hatch next weekend. I don’t actively suspect my flock is carrying Marek’s. But last year a seemingly healthy hen passed away suddenly and the necropsy suspected Marek’s because she had a tumor on her kidney and visceral gout. However none of my other birds have ever shown symptoms. Just in case, I am waiting for a testing kit to arrive. Anyway, onto my question:
How do you disinfect fabric? I’ve scrubbed every surface of the brooder room with Virkon including the walls and floor, since the room the brooder will be in is also the “Henspital.” However, I’m wondering how to sanitize the curtains that were in the room, and the sheets that were on the bed in there. I’ve got a mattress protector for the mattress, but what about the sheets and pillows? What about my clothes that I’ve worn into the coop? Does laundry disinfectant kill Marek’s? Is hot water enough? My gut is saying to just buy news sheets and curtains. But I don’t want to have to buy a new wardrobe just to hang out with my chicks once they’re here. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions?
Forgive me for sounding paranoid, but I don’t think I could handle raising baby chicks only for them to all die off one-by-one from such a horrible disease. So I’m not taking any risks.
Thanks!
How do you disinfect fabric? I’ve scrubbed every surface of the brooder room with Virkon including the walls and floor, since the room the brooder will be in is also the “Henspital.” However, I’m wondering how to sanitize the curtains that were in the room, and the sheets that were on the bed in there. I’ve got a mattress protector for the mattress, but what about the sheets and pillows? What about my clothes that I’ve worn into the coop? Does laundry disinfectant kill Marek’s? Is hot water enough? My gut is saying to just buy news sheets and curtains. But I don’t want to have to buy a new wardrobe just to hang out with my chicks once they’re here. Anyone have any ideas/suggestions?
Forgive me for sounding paranoid, but I don’t think I could handle raising baby chicks only for them to all die off one-by-one from such a horrible disease. So I’m not taking any risks.
Thanks!