Coop Conditioner

FAQ

• How does it work to neutralize ammonia?

  The active ingredient, saponin, of the yucca plant has been known to bind and stay bound to ammonia, a gas that negatively impacts bird respiratory and overall health. 

• How does it help with respiratory health?

  A smelly coop is unpleasant but not the larger issue. Excessive moisture and ammonia have negative impacts on respiratory health. Our formula is designed to target both. Zeolite and aragonite soak up odor-causing liquids. We also use an active ingredient from the yucca plant that has been known specifically to bind to ammonia, neutralizing the most impactful gas. The peppermint and eucalyptus oils are known to be cooling to the respiratory system while also deterring pests. 

• What is aragonite and why is it so sustainable?

  Aragonite is a type of calcium carbonate. This carbon negative substance has been proven effective at minimizing the amount of harmful pests and parasites like mites. It adds additional support by effectively minimizing excess moisture in coop. Because it is carbon negative, it's far more sustainable than most other coop deodorizers, especially ones that use calcite as a main ingredient.

• How much does one bag cover?

  1 cup of Coop Conditioner covers 30 square feet for 1-2 weeks. An entire bag covers 300 square feet.

• Is it safe for my composting pile?

  Yes, ingredients are all natural, non-toxic and have no negative impacts to composting piles. 

• Can I put it outside the coop as well as inside? 

  Yes, we recommend spreading it on the inside floor beneath the bedding and on top. Sprinkle it on the heavy-traffic exterior locations and areas with excess moisture or mites and bugs.

• What if my chickens eat it? 

  It’s a fine powder so they are not likely to, however it is non-toxic and contains aragonite, which is a source of calcium, so it will not do any harm.

• Are the ingredients all natural?

  Yes, it is made with 5 simple, yet effective mineral and plant-based natural ingredients, each selected to effectively improve respiratory health, deter pests, and/or control moisture and odor. 

• Is it safe for baby chicks?

  Yes, it is non-toxic and formulated to be safe for all ages.

• What’s the difference between Coop Conditioner and Diatomaceous Earth?

  Coop Conditioner is formulated specifically for coops and uses 5 ingredients to improve not only pest control and moisture levels but respiratory health as well. Diatomaceous earth is used mostly as a natural pesticide. It is highly absorbent and has an abrasive texture, both of which are harmful to pests. It’s a single ingredient made from fossilized remains of tiny aquatic organisms.  

  While Diatomaceous earth is naturally occurring, it can contain crystalline silica which is a known respiratory carcinogen. This has been linked to lung cancer in small animals but not humans. Because it is abrasive, it can cause irritation to lungs (and nostrils for humans). While still widely accepted as a safe alternative to chemical pesticides, it wasn’t formulated specifically for the health of flocks.

  Coop conditioner uses aragonite and zeolite to promote dryness, and yucca which binds specifically to ammonia. All ingredients are naturally occurring, non-toxic, non-abrasive and do no harm if breathed or consumed. We also use eucalyptus oil, peppermint oil, and yucca which promotes respiratory health. In terms of pests, they don’t like any of the five ingredients, so all bases are covered with Coop Conditioner.