Moonie Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Phylis is resting in the spare room at the mo with a bruised leg on the vets orders. We think one of the new girls scat her over some how or she jumped out of the cube awkwardly?! Anyhow, bless her she's sitting in a box and so getting lots of poo stuck to her bottom. I've never bathed a chicken before so would appreciate some tips. Many thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Just hold her steadily. It might be better if you can get someone to help you. and use an old cloth, and warm water, maybe with a few drops of Ecover in it. You don't want masses of suds. Just wipe it all away and then dry her carefully. Some people use a hairdryer on a low setting. You'll be fine...and she will probably enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisnrob Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 We have had to do this to Audrey a couple of times. What we usually do is half fill a washing up bowl with lukewarm water and then add a squirt of Ecover washing up liquid. We then gently place her into the bowl. She then stands there and lets us wash her bottom. She seem to quite enjoy it as she makes contended 'clucking' noises and even lets us dry her off using kitchen towel. However, I should imagine that not all chickens will be so co-operative Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 our big old girl is prone to a pooey bum so bum washing frequent here. We gave them all a proper bath last weekend actually! Large container/bowl - fill with warm water - we put a drop of ecover washing up liquid in for bubbles Fill container/bowl just enough to cover undercarriage and bum 2 person job - one holds chook whilst other bathes with cloth or bare hands and laps water over bum area and undercarriage Leave soaking for few minutes (whilst still holding) and talk to chicken to reassure! Remove and place on old towel - wrap chicken completely in towel We then took our girls into the garage which is now called "Le Salon" ...girls sat on top tumble dryer whilst we blow dried them with hairdryer on low heat THEY LOVED IT never attempted to move during blow dry. In fact they loved it so much we plan to do it again before our hen party I reckon I could do this chicken showing malarky - reckon my Misty would definitely win some prizes at a chicken show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol U Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 We have to do it now and then and like everyone else, use Ecover and warm water. They absolutely love it! Ours would happily sit there all day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eyren Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 I had to do it for one of my long-haired cats some years ago, after he had a poorly tummy. He stood patiently with his back feet in the sink whilst I washed him down - I think he was so relieved at not having to clean up all that mess himself, he didn't mind getting wet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baby bears mum Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Blimey Chelsea you sound like Jamie Oliver - in the nicest way possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Blimey Chelsea you sound like Jamie Oliver - in the nicest way possible. I should have inserted some "pucker's" and "delish" shouldnt I ?!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonie Posted March 7, 2008 Author Share Posted March 7, 2008 Thank you all for your sterling advice. The hub has been at work all day so tomorrow morning Phylis will get a good bath. I hope she enjoys it like some of you say?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicken Licken Posted March 7, 2008 Share Posted March 7, 2008 Definitely a two person job. I did it on my on last week end - so much easier with 2 pairs of hands - one to hold and one to wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HasSumAmi Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 When I saw this title I imagined that you put your chicken in knickers!! Even worse, I then thought, "heh that's a good idea for when they wonder round the house." Mine just love coming in-doors. In fact they wait at the back door pecking at it until I open it up and give them something or pay attention to them. I really wouldn't mind them in the house. It's just the poo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Not been a problem here . We don't have them inside long enough to poo (but if they have, it's always been a solid pickupable one ... so far .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckmomma Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 Hasumami Check this web site YOU CAN HAVE YOUR GIRLS INDOORS Our duck wears them and they work fine http://www.thegoosesmother.com/id47.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 HasumamiCheck this web site YOU CAN HAVE YOUR GIRLS INDOORS Our duck wears them and they work fine http://www.thegoosesmother.com/id47.html OMG - that is just too much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs and chickens Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 HasumamiCheck this web site YOU CAN HAVE YOUR GIRLS INDOORS Our duck wears them and they work fine http://www.thegoosesmother.com/id47.html That is just too funny! Hubby looked over my shoulder to find out what was funny - He's walked off in disgust ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HasSumAmi Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 We don't have them inside long enough to poo (but if they have, it's always been a solid pickupable one ... so far .) LOL - Mine just need about two seconds!! There fav place in the world is just outside the back door. You should see hubbie trying to wipe his feet on the mat now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Yeah we follow ours round with a piece of kitchen roll under the bum if they are in the house! I just dread the day they do a clearout poo (the yellow whiffy ones) indoors! We too couldn't accept the nappies for birds - we just sort of shook our heads & said keep the nappy on the baby not a bird! Not nice! Nice duck tho! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
