4m x 3m Omlet pen, cube, new auto door still boxed and coop light

[julia55]

Unfortunately my pup decided to investigate the girls in a slightly boisterous manner and my Light Sussex now resembles a BlackRock colourwise (I think he rolled her over in all the mud) and has no tail feathers at all. I usually free range the girls in a large area but since Wednesday (after the incident) have kept them in their cube run to keep them calm and reassure them all is well - also, I need to secure the gate a bit more before I let them out again. Do you think it would be okay to bath my Light Sussex and give her a good clean or is it too soon after the attack. Obviously I don't want to spook her out any more than necessary at this moment. I'm getting my daily eggs so it hasn't put them off laying.... any advice gratefully received.

[TAJ]

You need to check her over for any injury and deal with any wounds (antibiotics for dog bites would be advisable), but personally if she is not use to having a bath I wouldn't think now is a good time to start.

 

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