Keeping your chicken healthy

To effectively clean poultry perches, roosts, and other surfaces, you should scrape off stubborn manure and accumulated litter, then gather it into piles for removal. This process is crucial for maintaining poultry health and hygiene.
Detailed steps:
Scraping: Use a scraper, such as a paint scraper, to remove caked-on manure and other debris from perches, roosts, and other surfaces.
Gathering: Collect the scraped-off material into piles for easy removal.
Removal: Dispose of the collected litter properly. This may involve composting, spreading on fields (if permitted and following regulations), or other appropriate methods.

Additional Tips:

For hard-to-reach areas, consider using a brush or blower to remove loose material.
Regularly cleaning perches and roosts prevents the buildup of manure and reduces the risk of disease.
When dealing with deep litter, ensure proper ventilation to manage ammonia levels and prevent respiratory issues.
If composting poultry litter, be sure to follow recommended guidelines for ratios of "brown" and "green" materials, moisture, and oxygen to ensure proper decomposition.
Be mindful of regulations regarding the storage and spreading of poultry manure, especially in relation to water sources.