witzend Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I've read (and also been told) that you're supposed to bath chickens (water - not dust) with a 3-bucket method?? I wondered if this was REALLY necessary if they're kept in a clean run/garden - is it just if they're particularly muddy most/all the time? Anyone any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karlotta Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I've only ever washed bit of chickens, for example if someone has a pooey bum! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 You don't normally have to bathe a chicken, you may have to do a partial wash if they get really mucky but good husbandry and vigilance against mites etc.. Mean that it's extremely rare to have to do a full bath I show my chooks so do wash them using the multiple bucket method as it's by far the best way but a pet chook shouldn't need a bath as a rule Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 thought as much - but thanks for clearing it up! x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Just bum washes here too. They really enjoy the blowdry afterwards . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Added a head to my repertoire today. Coot had yolk on it Just bums for me too and the odd clogged up toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 do they mind the water/hairdryer - I have a picture of lots of scratches and pecks (on my hands & arms!) LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostock422 Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I've washed my day old chicks bums when it got quite bad, but never a chicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 It makes them swoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 Chickens do a whole melodrama thing when bathed and sometimes their legs go from under them, its typical but very worrying, they are up again within a few minutes and absolutely fine mine dont mind the actual bathing though And they love the hairdryer (but I usually let them dry naturally) I can leave Tarzan to rotate in front of the hairdryer by himself If anyone out there decides to bathe a chook keep it indoors to dry or hairdryer it, dont assume that because its a nice day they can dry in the sun its never worth the risk of them getting chilled Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 this is the funniest thing I've seen for ages.................... Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I have to bath my old ex batt from time to time. I bath her in the sink with baby bath & dry her off with a hair dryer. If I can find any foties I'll post them. But like Redwing's Tarzan, Boris just stand s in front of it. Don't even have to hold her. Beautiful, soft & clean afterwards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witzend Posted May 28, 2011 Author Share Posted May 28, 2011 Note to self: Must buy Johnsons No Tears Presume this is what people tend to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted May 28, 2011 Share Posted May 28, 2011 I use Gallop horse shampoo but baby shampoo or gentle dog shampoo is fine Do try to avoid bathing birds if you can though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
