Because no one likes living in a feather-covered home.

Chickens are adorable, curious, and shockingly messy.
Between the dust baths, the poop piles, and that one hen who thinks the nesting box is her personal toilet, it doesn’t take long before your coop goes from “farm-chic” to “biohazard.”

But here's the truth bomb: a dirty coop isn’t just unpleasant—it can lead to real health problems for your flock.

Keeping your chicken coop clean isn’t about impressing the neighbors. It’s about creating a safe, happy, and productive space for your hens to live their best fluffy lives.

Let’s talk about why coop hygiene matters, what happens when it’s ignored, and how to keep things fresh without losing your mind (or your lunch).

💩 What Happens When You Don’t Clean Your Coop

Letting coop maintenance slide might seem harmless at first, but things go downhill fast.
Like… really fast.

Here’s what builds up in a dirty coop:

  • Moisture from droppings, spilled water, and wet bedding

  • Ammonia from accumulated chicken poop (it burns your nose and their lungs)

  • Bacteria and parasites like lice, mites, and even worms

  • Stench that makes you question all your life choices

What it can lead to:

  • Respiratory infections and eye irritation

  • Frostbite in winter from excessive moisture

  • Dirty eggs and broody behavior gone wild

  • Infestations that spread from one hen to the whole flock

  • You not wanting to go near your own chickens

🧽 The Good News: It’s Easier Than You Think

You don’t need to be scrubbing walls with a toothbrush every day. A few simple routines go a long way.

🧼 Daily-ish:

  • Keep food and water outside of the coop

  • Scoop out any poop in nesting boxes or obvious piles

  • Keep bedding fluffed and dry

🧹 Weekly:

  • Refresh high-traffic bedding areas

  • Scrape droppings off roosting bars or poop boards

  • Do a quick stink check—if your nose says no, grab a rake

🧼 Monthly (or seasonally):

  • Full bedding change

  • Scrub and rinse feeders and waterers

  • Clean out corners where dust, feathers, and creepy crawlies collect

  • Disinfect with a gentle, non-toxic cleaner (think diluted vinegar or OverEZ Coop Cleaning Solution—not bleach)

🛠️ Good Design = Easier Cleaning

Not all coops are created equal. A well-designed coop makes keeping things clean way less stressful.

Look for features like:

  • Easy-access doors and walk-in space

  • Poop boards or trays under roosting bars

  • Smooth interior surfaces (easier to scrape and wipe down)

  • Proper ventilation to help dry bedding faster

  • Removable roosts or lift-out nesting boxes

OverEZ Coops are built with all of that in mind—because we know that cleaning is part of the job, and we want it to be as painless as possible.

🪹 Clean Nesting Boxes = Clean Eggs

Nobody wants scrambled eggs with a side of chicken poop.
Make sure your nesting boxes are:

  • Lined with clean, dry bedding

  • Refreshed regularly (especially if your hens like to nap in them)

  • Poop-free zones — no offense to that one hen who refuses to roost

Clean nesting boxes help prevent:

  • Dirty, cracked eggs

  • Bacteria like salmonella

  • Hens going rogue and laying in random places

💡 A Clean Coop Helps Prevent... Everything

Okay, not everything, but a lot.

Regular coop cleaning helps prevent:

  • Illness

  • Injuries

  • Frostbite

  • Infestations

  • Odor

  • Stress

  • And yes—even egg production slumps

Your chickens will be more comfortable, your eggs will be cleaner, and you’ll feel better knowing you’re providing a healthy home.

🎉 Final Cluck: Hygiene Is Hen Happiness

Let’s be honest: chickens aren’t known for tidiness.
But as their keeper, it’s up to you to make their space safe, clean, and livable—even if that means rolling up your sleeves and braving the dust cloud every now and then.

So sweep it out, scoop it up, rinse it down, and breathe that (much fresher) air of satisfaction.

Because a clean coop isn’t just a nice idea—it’s the foundation of a happy, healthy flock.

Want a coop that makes cleaning actually manageable?
OverEZ Chicken Coops are designed for easy access, smart layout, and minimal effort—so you can spend less time cleaning, and more time enjoying your chickens.