Hen house clean in Exeter
Professional hen house clean services in Exeter and surrounding areas. Local, reliable handyman - no job too small.
Price Guide
£60-£85
Typical Duration
1-1.5 hrs
Location
Exeter, Devon
Full deep clean of chicken coops - muck out, scrub down, disinfect, and fresh bedding laid. Happy healthy birds start with a clean house.
Keep Your Flock Healthy
A dirty coop is a disease risk - respiratory problems, parasites, and stressed birds that stop laying. Regular deep cleaning makes a huge difference to your flock's health.
💡 Pro tip: If your egg production drops for no obvious reason, check for red mite. They feed at night and stressed birds stop laying. A good coop clean sorts it.
What's Included in a Proper Clean?
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong |
|---|---|
| Full muck-out, perches scrubbed | Quick sweep, muck left in corners |
| Proper disinfectant, not just water | Rinsed with hose - bacteria stays |
| Dried before bedding down | Wet bedding laid - goes mouldy |
| Nest boxes, feeders, drinkers cleaned | Just the floor done |
What You Get
🔧 Thorough Deep Clean
| Stage | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Muck Out | All old bedding removed, droppings scraped |
| Scrub | Walls, floor, perches, nest boxes scrubbed |
| Disinfect | Poultry-safe disinfectant applied, left to work |
| Bed Down | Fresh bedding laid once everything's dry |
📦 You're Left With
- Clean, fresh-smelling coop
- Reduced mite and disease risk
- Happy birds
Pricing Guide
| Coop Size | Estimated Time | You'll Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Small coop (4-6 birds) | 1 hr | £60 |
| Medium coop (8-12 birds) | 1-1.5 hrs | £60-£85 |
| Large henhouse | 1.5+ hrs | £85+ |
Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after. Bedding additional if needed.
Perfect For Your Rural Property If...
✅ Overdue clean - been too long, needs doing properly
✅ Mite problem - need to break the cycle
✅ New birds arriving - start them in a clean coop
✅ Too much hassle - you've got better things to do
Why Choose Us for Hen house clean in Exeter?
Full muck-out and scrub
Disinfected properly
Fresh bedding laid
Reduces mites and disease
What to Expect
Step 1: Empty Out
Old bedding, droppings, everything comes out. Perches and removable parts taken out for proper cleaning.
Step 2: Scrub & Disinfect
Walls, floor, perches all scrubbed down. Disinfectant applied and left to work. Special attention to cracks where mites hide.
Step 3: Fresh Bedding
Once it's dry, fresh bedding goes down. Clean nest boxes ready for laying. Birds can go back in happy.
🔧 DIY Tips
Want to keep on top of coop cleaning yourself? Here's how:
🔧 Tools you'll need
- Shovel and scraper
- Stiff brush
- Bucket and sponge
- Poultry-safe disinfectant
- Hose or pressure washer (careful not to soak timber)
- Fresh bedding (shavings or chopped straw)
📋 Deep cleaning routine
- Get birds out and secure them elsewhere
- Remove all bedding, scrape droppings off perches
- Take out removable parts (nest boxes, feeders, drinkers)
- Sweep/scrape everything loose
- Scrub with hot water and detergent
- Rinse thoroughly
- Apply poultry disinfectant, leave 10-15 mins
- Rinse again if needed (check product)
- Let it dry completely - vital step
- Fresh bedding down, equipment back in
🦠 Red mite treatment
- Check perch ends and joints - they hide there
- Spray cracks and crevices with proper red mite treatment
- Don't just rely on cleaning - use a specific product
- Repeat treatment 7 days later to catch new hatches
⚠️ Common DIY mistakes
- Putting bedding down before coop is dry
- Using household disinfectant (harmful residue)
- Not cleaning nest boxes and perches
- Forgetting to clean feeders and drinkers
- Letting birds back in too soon
💡 Pro trick: Sprinkle diatomaceous earth in the bedding - helps control mites and absorbs moisture. Food-grade DE only, not the pool filter stuff.
Rather leave it to a pro? No problem - that's what I'm here for. Give me a call.
Good to Know
🐔 Multiple coops? Get them all done in one visit. While one's drying you can be cleaning the next - efficient use of time.
What to do with old bedding? Compost it. Chicken manure is brilliant for the garden once it's rotted down. Don't use fresh - it's too strong and will burn plants.
Prevention is easier - Spot clean weekly (remove droppings, top up bedding). Deep clean twice a year. Much easier than dealing with disease or mite infestations.
Rescue chickens? When you first get them, do a full clean and disinfect before they arrive. You don't know what they might be bringing with them.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often should a hen house be deep cleaned?
Proper deep clean at least twice a year - spring and autumn. Weekly spot cleaning in between. More often if you've got a small coop with lots of birds or recurring mite problems.
What do you use to disinfect the coop?
Poultry-safe disinfectant that kills red mite, bacteria, and viruses. Not household bleach, which leaves residue. Everything gets scrubbed, disinfected, and left to dry before fresh bedding goes down.
Do I need to move my chickens first?
Yes - they need to be out while I clean. Let them free-range for a couple of hours, or put them in a temporary run. The coop needs to dry before they go back in.
Will this get rid of red mite?
A good clean and disinfect knocks them back massively, but red mite are persistent. I'll treat the cracks and crevices where they hide. Keep an eye out and treat again if they come back.
Can you do this in winter?
Yes, though it's trickier getting everything dry. Pick a dry day if possible, and I'll work fast so your birds aren't out in the cold too long.
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