A printable checklist for keeping your coop clean, dry, and healthy
Quick everyday chores. Check the box as each is done.
| Task | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh / refill waterer | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Top up feeder | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Quick droppings board scrape | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Collect eggs & wipe nesting boxes | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Spot-clean wet bedding | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Headcount & quick health glance | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Tackle these once a week to keep the coop fresh.
| Task | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrub and disinfect waterer | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Clean and refill feeder | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Stir / add bedding (deep litter) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Empty and refresh nesting box bedding | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Sweep coop floor & roosts | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Rake run / remove droppings | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Bigger jobs to keep the coop sanitary and your flock pest-free.
| Task | Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full bedding change | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Deep clean coop (scrub all surfaces) | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Disinfect roosts & nesting boxes | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Check & treat for mites / lice | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Inspect coop for repairs & gaps | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
| Clean and check ventilation | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ | ☐ |
Repairs needed, supplies to buy, and seasonal reminders.
A clean, dry, well-ventilated coop is the single best defense against respiratory illness, mites, and ammonia buildup. Adjust frequency to your flock size and climate.