a simple water wash wasn’t going to make a worthwhile difference anyway
And that is exactly why a lye-based germicide is recommended.
And do not forget the PPE for washing dead chickens.
Arm length nitrile gloves, full rubber apron, face shield, hardhat, and safety glasses.
And if your pressure washer exceeds 14.7 psi(ABSOLUTE) additional PPE will be required.
Who wants to eat a lye-based germicide?
I think I’ll go with just cooking out the dread diseases.