gazzagerkin Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 our sussex is very fluffy at the rear end leading to a build up of droppings had no choice to cut the lumps of pooh off with the tips of the feathers this morning ,there must be a less extreme way of dealing with this problem? any tips thanks in advance ,gaz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meezers Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Has she been wormed recently - worms can cause runny droppings. If she has, then Bokashi bran added to the feed can firm things up a bit. Also have a good look at the base of the feathers around the mucky bit to check there are no parasites , again, an infestation can lead to mucky bottoms. You can do as you are doing and trim the fluffier feathers so there are less to catch the muck - I have to give my Dorking a trim every so often, the feathers around her tail end are great poop catchers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 have a good look for mites and lice You can bathe her to remove the muck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
