petite70 Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I have 4 lovely girls but with rather muddy feet, has or does anyone wash their henny's feet - if so how and what with! I would be grateful for advice please..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I wouldn't bother, unless they have dried clods of mud sticking to the soles of their feet and causing them to limp. I think you would be wasting your time otherwise....they will be dirty again in no time. :lol: If you do wash them, just use warm water and something like a few drops of Ecover washing up liquid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 As Egluntine has just said, I really wouldn't bother or you'll just end up in a tizzy of cleaning as they will always be dirty.... it's what animal do I'm afraid - you should see my utility room floor when the cats have forgotten to take their wellies off when they come in! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petite70 Posted February 22, 2008 Author Share Posted February 22, 2008 Thank you - one less job to do then - i was just worried about them - haven't had them very long and because it had been so wet i didnt want them getting infected etc etc..... My husband thinks i have lost the plot tho!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HasSumAmi Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 My husband thinks i have lost the plot tho!! Oh I SO know how that feels. My husband thinks I give the chickens more attention than him... He's probably right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 Oh I SO know how that feels. My husband thinks I give the chickens more attention than him... He's probably right 'Fraid my hubby is way down the list after dog, chooks etc and he knows it!! chicken washing regular occurance here, feet and bums because i have feathery legged girls and big bottomed girls! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted February 22, 2008 Share Posted February 22, 2008 I have washed mine, once when the lumps of mud were so bad that I could hear her 'clacking' when she walked on the patio slabs! she didn't seem bothered though. For some reason it's only one of mine that get these big balls of mud building up on her toes - her sister in the same run has perfectly clean feet! If you do need to, fill a container (I used a cat-litter tray) with warmish water and just hold her standing in it, and it should soften and fall off after a few minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimW Posted February 23, 2008 Share Posted February 23, 2008 My husband washes the birds of prey feet with warm water and an old toothbrush - seems to do the trick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...