washing chickens

mambo · « **on:** January 20, 2008, 07:28 »

Morning All,

The recent severe rain has resulted in Marge and Gandhi looking very sorry for themselves due to mattered feathers. Both really need a good wash, does anyone have any suggestions as to what I might use in the water that's both safe and will remove the mud?

Many thanks

Mambo

jonny1982 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 20, 2008, 09:03 »

Try this link as it gives advice how to wash bantams the methods are the same for all chickens.http
www.pekinbantams.com/washing.asp

Louise · « **Reply #2 on:** January 20, 2008, 09:25 »

i think aunt sallly recommended baby shampoo in a post a while back - i will see if i can find it.

Louise · « **Reply #3 on:** January 20, 2008, 09:30 »

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When I've had to wash one of my chooks (for hygiene reasons) I used just a few drops of baby shampoo in warm water and rinsed with plain warm water.

Knew id read it somewhere

cluckingmad · « **Reply #4 on:** January 20, 2008, 10:39 »

I had to wash one of my chooks and used a bowl of warm water with some baby shampoo. I got my OH to hold her gently while I sponged her down but after a few seconds he didn't have to hold her, she was actually very calm and seemed to be enjoying it :roll: Make sure you get her nice and dry afterwards though before you let her out

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #5 on:** January 20, 2008, 11:40 »

Quote from: "Louise"

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When I've had to wash one of my chooks (for hygiene reasons) I used just a few drops of baby shampoo in warm water and rinsed with plain warm water.

Knew id read it somewhere

You've got a good memory Louise. Baby shampoo is so mild it won't strip the oil off their feathers and make the leaky

mambo · « **Reply #6 on:** January 20, 2008, 15:46 »

Thanks all for the good advice. Will bath Marge now and makes sure she's completly dry before returning her to the coup.

Best

Mambo

Fat Hen · « **Reply #7 on:** January 20, 2008, 16:54 »

Quote from: "Aunt Sally"

Quote from: "Louise"
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When I've had to wash one of my chooks (for hygiene reasons) I used just a few drops of baby shampoo in warm water and rinsed with plain warm water.

Knew id read it somewhere

You've got a good memory Louise. Baby shampoo is so mild it won't strip the oil off their feathers and make the leaky

You could always nikwax her to re-proof

Aunt Sally · « **Reply #8 on:** January 20, 2008, 23:15 »

That would do it

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