tommy64 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 is it o.k. for hens to get muddy feet/beaks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Try stopping them! If they get very muddy, then it can dry out and stick to their claws in little balls. I was when Hilda came across the patio one day and I could hear her little hob-nailed boots clacking! I soaked her feet in warm water, which she wasn't keen on, but this enabled me to clean the mud off eventually - it dries rock-hard, although I must say she didn't seem bothered. If the run is turning into a bit of a quagmire, then I'd recommend putting hemcore/aubiose down - it will keep it dry underfoot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted November 11, 2007 Share Posted November 11, 2007 Yes so dont worry. As long as they have somewhere dry to go and they are not in mud all day long im sure they will be just fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
