chickweed Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 The feathers around Lil's bottom have been caked with faeces for a while...Yuk. I thnk I need to give a helping hand with her personal hygiene. Has anyone got a few ideas? Would awarm soak do any harm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I wash Evangeline's bottom once in a while. Her knickers are just so frilly! I just use warm water and plain soap. I have even dried her with the hairdryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jomaxsmith Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 An alternative to washing that seems to work with my is to dust her frilly knickers with Diatom then she gives them a thorough preen and gets rid of the poo. If your girl is very daggy then a wash and light trim might be the only answer Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 A botty wash and feather trimevery so often is a good idea. I would also worm her.....just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
..lay a little egg for me Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 I read somewhere that a lice infestation can cause mucky knickers as the lice impede the feathers as they try to move out of the way prior to pooping!!! So, may be a good idea to check for lice at the same time as giving her a wash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
