bill2b Posted January 24, 2015 Share Posted January 24, 2015 Mutha has had a bit of a mucky rear end for a while now, we were a bit worried about cleaning her up because of the cold weather but on Friday we hatched a plan. I finished work at 10am, we opened the back door and In walked the unsuspecting girls, Wardrobe ended up in the living room, Betty in the conservatory but we had Mutha where we wanted her in the kitchen. I held her while Irene gave her a squirt of some kind of soapy stuff that she had specially for such an event. We put her in a box and she settled down while we kicked out the other two. We repeated the soaking a couple of times and then I held the large wriggling lady whilst M'lady washed Muthas backside. After a short while in the box we got her out and then used a hairdryer on her rump, the whole operation was over in 30 minutes and we decided to let her out with the others. Very shortly afterwards we were shocked to see her do a kung foo type attack on Wardrobe who lost a feather in the attack. I went out and split them up. Irene and I decided to do our "Betty, Mutha, Wardrobe" raisin feeding to hopefully get them back to normal. It worked and there was no more handbags thrown. Phew this Chicken owning is like having kids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickabee Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Brilliant story. I've never cleaned my chickens bottoms. They do get dirty knickers from time to time, but it seems to sort itself out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 We wash Orpington bottoms regularly. Warm water with a tiny amount of baby shampoo, rinse then a cool blow dry, which they actually enjoy! They will often start preening during the process, but it is very important in warmer months to reduce the risk of fly strike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Just don't mention the word chicken when you buy the baby shampoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill2b Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 Just don't mention the word chicken when you buy the baby shampoo We often get funny looks when we mention how much of our shop is for the girls Sweetcorn, Rocket salad, Sultanas, Tuna chunks which they love the sunflower oil in mash, (they have to be quick before Bart the cat gets in there), Whitworths Mash Up ( Much less salt than Smash). When I use the works canteen I always get an extra hash brown with my full English (Fridays only), the lady at the check out laughed but I doubt that she really believes me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Endive and broccoli are regulars for me. Broccoli I do eat, but endive is definitely not my favourite! Got a kg of sprouts for 50 cents! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Got a kg of sprouts for 50 cents! You should have saved your 50 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Nah! It's cheap greens for my ladies! Especially compared to a head of endive, which is about 1,20 per 500 grams. They prefer other greens, but sprouts do entertain them longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Mine don't like sprouts. It's usually broccoli or corn on the cob for my girls but I did get them a bag of spring greens this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
