Peacocks

[skye]

He heee! Our orpingtons loved their spa day This is Roxy's turn. She kept pecking the bubbles then looking puzzled at the fizzing noise on her head. They've both got much cleaner botties now!

 

 

 

skye x

[jellykelly]

I bathed my orp and one of my cochins on saturday.

Camilla my orp loves the bath and has a nice doze too whilst the hair dryers humming around her under carriage.

[l_ouise]

Awww hahah Thats so sweet!

 

I didn't realise you are supposed to give them baths - is it just to get their feet and bottoms clean? How often do you clean them?

[chickyhazel]

We don't normally bathe ours, although we sometimes wash off dirty bottoms. I bet she's lovely and clean now!

[skye]

I've only ever had to bath our Orpingtons' rear ends, as they both get dirty bottoms. I think they're just too feathery! The hybrids and ex-barn hens are always lovely and clean. I do it for their health - pooey bottoms can get flyblown, especially in warm weather, leading to nasty consequences. I just use a weak solution of ecover washing up liquid in the water and... ... remove the poo by hand.

 

They seem to love it! I think it's the warm water!

 

skye x

[oneyolktoanother]

awwww so sweet, lovely pics