Redwing Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Seven of my lot have been bathed for the National Show next weekend here are some pics Greystoke dozing off! Not very impressed.... A few hours later - two very dry and fluffy lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Lovely . What well-behaved gentlemen they are . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 I just showed this to my partner and he said "what a beautiful bird" (not you, your chicken). What breed is it? It's very handsome. Good luck with the show We have just got our first hens today and we're smitten! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 They are Wyandotte bantams They are utterly beautiful chooks and a joy to own - no bickering, no problems at all I have 16 of them Congratulations on your first chickens - its all very addictive mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Lovely piccies Tasha - there is something about a photo of a chook wrapped in a towel that is so cute See you at the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I see you liked my name suggestion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Beautiful My chooks hate having a bath, everything and everyone in the vicinity get absolutely soaked, no way would any of them sit there dozing off Whats your secret? Camomile Radox? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky1 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Lovely pix Red. I don't think ours would be as quiet at bathtime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daphne Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 They look so calm; I don't think I'd realised you can use so much water and soap but they seem to be behaving beautifully! Very best of luck at the National Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Awww bless them, proper little water babies! Good luck for the show Tash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 I did like the name suggestion Egluntyne thanks for that! someone also suggested Jack so that name was given to the other cockerel After much trial and error I have found the tub trug to be the best bath as the rubber stops them slipping, I use three trugs - soapy water, clean water and water with a secret showing recipe in for the final rinse chest height water seems to keep them a lot calmer than shallow water and they dont flap - of course they get used to it too which does help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella14 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 I don't know anything much about showing chickens, but based on my knowledge of dog shows, I'm surprised you can bath them so far in advance! I look forward to reading how your gorgeous ones get on. Are there any forthcoming shows in the North East? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Lovely pictures! Do they dry off of their own accord or do you have to do something to get them dry other than a light towel rub? I am scared of rubbing too hard with a towel in case I break any feathers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 You need to bathe them about two weeks before the show, I've left it a bit late but i dont like to bring them in from their freedom too far in advance The feathers need time to recover their sheen and the webs knit together again so you cant leave it till the last minute I leave my chooks to dry naturally where possible, a hairdryer can make the feathers curl and go scraggy, I rub hard with the towel but only in the direction of the feathers The trouble is you need to keep them very clean till the show, mine live on four inches of immaculately maintained bedding inside from their bath until the show I will see what I can find in teh North East, keep an eye on the Shows thread in teh Get Togethers section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Beautiful Tasha, both winners Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Thanks, Redwing for the tips Good luck ! May both boys win a prize and rosette. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 IAfter much trial and error I have found the tub trug to be the best bath as the rubber stops them slipping, I use three trugs - soapy water, clean water and water with a secret showing recipe in for the final rinse ! Really beautiful Tasha, good luck Re your "secret showing recipe" could we perhaps prise this info from you next Feb for the Peebles show. I know the lovely Hazel wants to show the sablepoots next year. be sure & tell us how you get on at the show. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Lovely pics Tasha . You've seen the size of my boys , but even Big Bad Bill behaves at bath time before shows. I find as long as the water is hot enough, the just relax and have a little snooze . I just love the look on Mr Mostin's face as I carry them past him on the way to the en-suit. I bet they love the feel of the tub trug rubber. Mine used to freak out when ever they slipped until I got them a really grippy shower mat to stand on, and now they are really calm. Can't wait to see all your flock at the show. i will be living my National show dreams through you this year as I have no entries of my own. Can't wait for the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Awww Tasha, those are lovely pics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
