Chicken coop clean in Exeter
Professional chicken coop clean services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Deep clean your chicken coop properly - all bedding and droppings removed, surfaces disinfected, fresh bedding laid. Clean, healthy environment for your birds.
Keep Your Flock Healthy With Regular Deep Cleans
Here's the thing about chickens: they're messy. That's just how they are. But a dirty coop leads to respiratory problems, mites, and stressed birds who stop laying. A proper deep clean sorts all that.
💡 Pro tip: Clean coops = healthier birds = more eggs. The difference is honestly noticeable within days.
Why Get Someone Else To Do It?
Let's be honest - mucking out a chicken coop is nobody's favourite job. It's dusty, smelly, and takes longer than you think when you do it properly.
| ✅ Done Properly | ❌ Half-Hearted Job |
|---|---|
| Every corner cleared out | Old bedding left in corners |
| Perches scraped and disinfected | Droppings just scraped off |
| Walls and floor sanitised | Quick sweep, that'll do |
| Fresh bedding laid evenly | Bedding dumped in a pile |
What You Get
🔧 The Full Service
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Empty | All old bedding, droppings, and debris removed |
| Clean | Perches scraped, nest boxes emptied, surfaces swept |
| Disinfect | Poultry-safe disinfectant applied throughout |
| Refresh | Fresh bedding laid, nest boxes refilled |
📦 You're Left With
- Clean, fresh-smelling coop
- Happy, healthier birds
- All waste bagged up for composting/disposal
- Peace of mind it's done properly
Pricing Guide
| Coop Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small (2-4 birds) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Medium (6-8 birds) | 1.5-2 hrs | £85-£110 |
| Large (10+ birds) | 2+ hrs | £110+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Extra if I'm bringing bedding/disinfectant.
Perfect For You If...
✅ You hate doing it - no shame, most people do!
✅ Mobility issues - bending and scraping is hard work
✅ Going on holiday - get it done properly before you leave
✅ Building up mites - fresh start helps break the cycle
Why Choose Us for Chicken coop clean in Exeter?
Complete mucking out and waste removal
Disinfected and sanitised throughout
Fresh bedding laid down properly
Perches and nest boxes cleaned
What to Expect
Step 1: Evict the Residents
Your chickens need to be out while I work. Let them free-range or pop them in a run - I just need clear access to the coop.
Step 2: Full Muck Out
Everything comes out - all bedding, droppings, cobwebs, dust. Perches get scraped, nest boxes emptied, dropping boards cleared.
Step 3: Disinfect & Refresh
Poultry-safe disinfectant goes on all surfaces. Once dry, fresh bedding goes down evenly, nest boxes get refilled. Job done.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to keep on top of it yourself? Here's the right way:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Stiff hand brush or paint scraper
- Shovel or scoop
- Stiff broom
- Bucket for disinfectant
- Garden sprayer (optional but useful)
- Heavy-duty bags for waste
- Dust mask (seriously, wear one)
🧹 Deep clean routine
- Get birds out early before it gets too hot
- Remove all bedding and visible droppings
- Scrape perches and dropping boards thoroughly
- Empty and clean nest boxes
- Sweep/scrub all surfaces including corners
- Apply poultry-safe disinfectant (follow instructions)
- Let it dry completely (very important!)
- Add fresh bedding - deep layer in winter, thinner in summer
🦠 Disinfecting properly
- Use proper poultry disinfectant, not household cleaners (they can be toxic to birds)
- Pay attention to cracks and joints where mites hide
- Let surfaces dry fully before putting bedding back
- Don't return birds until everything's dry
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Not removing ALL the old bedding (it harbours bacteria)
- Using too little bedding - needs to be deep enough to absorb droppings
- Skipping the disinfectant stage
- Returning birds before surfaces are dry
- Forgetting about nest boxes and perches
💡 Pro trick: Sprinkle diatomaceous earth under the fresh bedding - it's a natural mite deterrent and helps keep things dry. Just use food-grade stuff, not pool-grade.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🦆 Got ducks too? Same service works for duck houses. They're usually even messier than chickens, so factor in extra time.
Timing matters: Best done on a dry, breezy day so everything dries quickly. Avoid doing it just before rain - damp coops cause respiratory issues.
Waste disposal: Chicken manure is brilliant for the garden once it's composted (hot compost it for at least 6 months). Don't put it straight on plants - too strong.
Regular maintenance: Daily spot-clean of droppings and weekly perch scraping keeps the big cleans easier. But deep cleans every few months are still essential.
Red mite season: Spring to autumn is when they're most active. If you've had mite problems before, schedule deep cleans more often during these months.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a chicken coop clean include?
Full mucking out - all old bedding and droppings removed, perches scraped clean, nest boxes emptied, walls and floor swept/scrubbed, disinfectant applied, and fresh bedding laid down. Basically your birds get a hotel-standard clean house.
Do I need to provide the bedding and disinfectant?
Your choice. If you've got your preferred bedding type already, great. If not, let me know when booking and I'll bring standard wood shavings and poultry-safe disinfectant - just add it to the quote.
Where does all the muck go?
I'll bag it up and leave it wherever you want - compost heap, garden waste bin, or I can take it away for disposal if you prefer (small extra charge). Chicken manure is gold for composting after it's rotted down.
How often should I get the coop cleaned?
Deep clean like this, most people do every 3-4 months. Weekly spot cleans you can do yourself - just scrape perches and top up bedding. But a proper deep clean is worth doing regularly, especially before winter and after summer.
Will you check for red mite while you're there?
Yes - I'll have a look in the cracks and joints where they hide. If I spot any signs, I'll let you know so you can treat it. Can't treat for mites myself (not licensed), but I can advise you on products.
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