Creocote - how long after it's dry before it's safe to put birds back?

**Glutton4...** · 16-07-2013, 04:00 PM

It will smell for months.

Sorry!

I have heard that putting a bowl of distilled white vinegar in it for 24 hours will reduce the pong, but I can't vouch for it. Is it safe to leave it open so they can get out if they don't like it?

**kathyd** · 16-07-2013, 04:04 PM

Hi Glutton - it's quite safe yes, the wooden coop is inside a secure outbuilding - 6 of them sleep on a perch on the coop roof, and only 2 inside, and it's left open all the time for them. I'm just not sure if the smell means it's bad for them, or if it's safe despite being smelly...

**Glutton4...** · 16-07-2013, 04:28 PM

I believe the fumes are toxic to chickens, and although they may be bird-brained, they'll be happier having access to their usual coop, and if the door's able to be left open, then they have the option of escape if it gets too much for them.

**kathyd** · 16-07-2013, 04:34 PM

Uh? The fumes are toxic, but put them back in to keep them happy?! Lol, I think I must have misread your post, or the sun's going to my head or something

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I'm going to put the coop back in I think, and assume 'fumes' are now just 'pongy smell' - if anyone else tells me I'm endangering their lives by doing this, I'll remove it again tomorrow.

Thx Glutton

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