Cage cleaning is certainly something that is comfortable for domestic ducks and livestock owners because it brings a sense of comfort by maintaining and preventing various diseases.

There are several reasons why duck cages should be sterilized or thoroughly cleaned, including maximizing regular hygiene, thorough removal of germs,

and prevent the spread of some viruses or germs. For breeders, the sterilization process cannot be carried out without clear guidelines because the chemicals used for sterilization can cause damage to the environment or if there is any remaining material that can interfere with the health of the ducks. Well friend, as additional information to maximize the cattle, here 12 ways to sterilize duck cages.

1. Temporarily move the duck

When the sterilization process is carried out, of course, the domestic ducks in the cage should be temporarily kept away, my friend, because it may stress them out or expose them to diseases caused by chemicals. Sterilization is usually done by breeders (Also read about how to raise dry laying ducks)

before the nursery or after harvest so that there are no ducks in the cage, if not in the early or harvest period, then the ducks can be temporarily evacuated to another place or cage. (Also read about how to cure diseases in ducks)

2. Cleaning stage

All equipment, feeders, drinkers, etc. they are removed for washing and in the duck cage sterilization method, try to clean the duck cage of all forms of dirt. Good dirt on the surface of the pet duck cage (Also read about how to make organic feed for laying ducks)

on the outer surface of the duck cage and around the duck cage. Please dispose of it away from the pet duck’s cage environment or destroy it by burning it completely. Cleaning can use a broom handle, palm fiber brush or wire brush. Because dirt is one of the living media of bacteria (viruses, microbes, fungi, etc.) and insects. (Also read about how to get rid of odor in duck coop)

3. Washing stage

The name is washing friend, of course it is mandatory to use detergent or soap to wash clothes. such as washing clothes or other tools, always use detergent. Without detergent you can not say wash. The amount of detergent ratio is sufficient, depending on the content of detergent. (Also read about successful tips for raising Peking Ducks)

Because there are detergents with a high content, there are medium ones and there are low ones. The important thing, mix detergent with water, try to make it quite foamy. This detergent, in addition to being a cleanser, is also a mild antiseptic.

4. Use the spray tool

Try to keep the duck’s cage clean from all kinds of dirt because there are bacteria that can survive in dirt, such as ND for 3 months, Gumboro for 6 months. It is much better to wash the duck cage with a high enough pressure sprayer, 30 to 40 bar, to make it really clean.

5. Disinfectant

You can use a Sanchin SC 30 or SC 45 brand sprayer. A clean surface of the pet duck’s cage will make the sanitizer work effectively.

6. Spray way

• Starting from the bottom of the pet duck’s cage, spraying upwards
• From the exterior wall sprayed to the interior
• In the inner area of ​​the duck cage, from above (roof), towards the inner wall sprayed out
• Finally wash the floor, towards the bottom.

With this method, washing is done in one direction, not back and forth, thus saving time, effort and costs.

7. Sterile stage

After cleaning the duck cage, the duck cage is further sterilized using strong disinfectant chemicals that can eradicate germs (viruses, bacteria, fungi, moss, algae, etc.) and insects.

8. Use of formalin

The best and most efficient option when the cage of domestic ducks is empty is formalin at a level of 0.5% (40% formalin + 79 parts water). Because formalin smells very strong, farmers who spray should be equipped with protective gear such as swimming goggles, masks that cover the nose, long sleeves, long pants, hats, and cabin shoes.

9. Disease prevention in breeders

After finishing spraying formalin for the sterilization process, the farmer should be given 2 glasses of milk per day for 3 consecutive days, for the health of the farmer. Give milk with high calcium content. The goal is to expel toxic substances that have been sprayed with formalin from the body.

10. Use insecticides

Then, to eradicate insects in the pet duck cage that may be bothersome, use insecticides for the inside of the pet duck cage, outside of the pet duck cage, and around the pet duck cage.

Organophosphate insecticides are best avoided. Breeders can use carbamate and/or permethrin insecticides. The pet duck cage is then left empty under the conditions of this duck cage sterilization method for a minimum of 2 weeks.

This is what true emptiness means. It is not counted from the harvest. The objective is to break the life cycle of the bacteria or germs so that the sterilization is really successful and gives satisfactory results.

11. Melancholic Steps

Now, friends, after the sterilization is completed, start to install wall curtains and internal curtains for the brooder where all the equipment is clean and the duck cage sterilization method has been carried out, such as feeding, drinking, protection for chicks, heat sources and litter.

When everything is installed correctly, it is necessary to re-sterilize the duck cage with a disinfectant. It can be used with a spray or smoked (fogging). Then, after finishing, 3-4 days before the chicks come in, the duck cage can be sterilized again with a disinfectant.

With proper and proper sterilization of the duck cage, the condition of the new or used pet duck cage will function as a new pet duck cage. It can produce the expected yield and prevent various diseases.

12. End stage

After the sterilization process is complete, the duck cage can be used again for the livestock process, please ensure that the sterilization is complete and all chemicals that can be noticed or seen in the state have been lost. of the cage, that is, the state of the cage is completely clean and free of chemical odors,

Under sterile conditions of duck cages, of course, the breeding process can be carried out smoothly and prevent various diseases to produce maximum benefits and bring perfect health to the ducks kept.

This is what can be transmitted, hopefully it will be useful and can be a quality guide for the sterilization of ducks. Well friend, see you in the next article, thanks.