Luvachicken Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 Some of you may know that Queenie has had watery poo since May and despite 3 trips to the vet and a dose of Beryl's bacteria, she still has watery poo but is otherwise fine. One of the vets shaved off all of her bottom feathers so they wouldn't get matted but now they have grown back. Unfortunately I have been poorly the last couple of weeks (food poisoning) so hadn't taken as much care of my girls as I should have, but feeling better on Saturday I gave them a good look over. Poor Queenie had little mud balls on her bottom feathers. I didn't have time to wash her, as it would soon be dark, but just wiped her with a baby wipe. I was thinking of giving her a bath every Saturday to remove the dirt. This gives me plenty of time to get her washed and dried. Do any of you think I should do it more often ? When she first got the watery poo, I washed her every day, but it does take a long time to get all the feathers dry which will be more difficult on a work day now the clocks have changed. Any ideas would be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I don't have advice but would like to add with a question of my own because I am a cheeky mare. If any of my girls get messy bums I keep the feathers trimmed although I am not sure if that is the correct thing to do Do hens tend to do wet poops as they get old and during a moult? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 What about a daily wipe with baby wipes? At least the winter is fast approaching and fly strike isn't too much do a worry. One of my girls always seem to have dirty knickers without any ill effect, well that's apart from the new girls who have no knickers at all..... Weekly washing is an idea but I would see if the good old wipes work. Sorry you have been poorly, my daughter in law just recovered from a nasy bout of FP after a dodgy Chinese Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Bernadette has had runny but not watery poo for the last few weeks now. She seems normal in herself though so I'm hoping it's just something to do with coming to the end of egg laying. She has slightly dirty knickers which I haven't done anything about yet, but baby wipes sound like a good idea. This forum is so useful. Good luck with yours luvachicken Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claireabella Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I'd use baby wipes to clean it up a bit and then give it a wash when you're off work to allow time for it to dry. I seem to have loads of packets of baby wipes since I started keeping chickens; more than when my kids were little I'm sorry to hear you've been poorly luvachicken; I hope you are feeling much better now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 forgive me stating the obvious & I am sure you will have thought of it but I would be tempted to worm with panacur just incase she has picked something up. Plz excuse if I have missed this Hope you get better soon too Ax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Sorry you've been poorly . Before reading it, I found myself checking your post was in Chickens and not The Nesting Box - not quite sure why . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandychick Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 Have you tried using Biostop? I've found it really good for firming up poo I used it for a week, then followed that with a small amount of actimel in mash for a few days. Worked for a couple of my hens that had runny poo for a while. Info on Biostop http://www.chickenvet.co.uk/shop/view/index.aspx/product/biostop-100ml-102 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thank you everyone for your get well wishes. I am feeling much better (blaming Coronation Chicken from well known store) and just have 4 antibiotics left to go. With regards to Queenie I was more worried about the fact she might be damp overnight and this might give her a chill, and also that having seen that lovely dog on 'The Supervet' with all that matted fur if having mud balls on feathers would feel the same. Worming is due to be done soon but have held off for a couple of weeks as they have been moulting badly and I bought them a pumpkin as a treat, so might do that next week. Haven't tried Biostop yet as I have a whole bottle of Oregostim to get through but I am willing to give anything a go - she also hasn't laid any eggs this year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Whilst I'm an advocate or oregano extract, I don't think it has miraculous effects. I have an exbat with constant dirty knickers. I've never intervened and she gets on just fine. I picked her up for an inspection today, she was most indignant and tried to beat me up . Her feathers are rather short though, so perhaps that's the answer, just keep them trimmed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Yes Chickabee, I think short feathers could be the answer. I did manage to bath her today and got her dry in record time She really enjoyed it especially as she had a pot of Garvo treats to tuck into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
