jetriley52 Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 I am thinking of giving my chooks a wash. What is the best solution to use and how do I go about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poached Egg Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Our girls will stand still and let us get on with it!i use a old toddler bath with plain tepid water,although pet shampoo would be fine. They then get a gentle blow dry afterwards. They seem quite happy with this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetriley52 Posted March 7, 2012 Author Share Posted March 7, 2012 Thank you for the reply, have lots of doggie shampoo as I have a long coat Japanese Akita and an Alaskan Malamute. Very big doggies who would just love to get at my girls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Take a look here for some step by step pictures on hen bathing provided by emmastar Evie takes a bath ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 "I filled the sink and hoped for the best" seems to be the advice in the Evie takes a bath thread! What a good idea to use a baby bath...going to look for a second hand one now as my babies are 19 and 21 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 A tub trug or deep storage box also makes a good bath If you fill it to chicken chest height the bird will relax more and flap less Add shampoo to the water and not the bird Have a second tub ready with clean rinsing water Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeky Chooky Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Thanks Tasha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emmastar Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 Sorry not the best help in the world on evie takes a bath but i got some pics that is the first time i have gives a girl a proper bath and she was very calm, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
