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  1. biophiliac

    Bathing hens

    Her friend is Gingerbread? I saw your other thread.:D
  2. biophiliac

    Bathing hens

    You keep saying you dont know about chickens but you are sure doing right by her!:thumbsup A secure run to keep them safe from predators and 'roaming gangs of poultry bullies' when you cannot be present to supervise free roaming would be ideal. Look into deep litter for the run to keep i...
  3. biophiliac

    Bathing hens

    Without other chickens - you are her flock. I think being alone makes them nervous. :D ETA: Do you have more?
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    Bathing hens

    What an incredibly smart girl your Mrs McNugget! :D
  5. biophiliac

    Bathing hens

    Now that you have the basic bath mastered, here's my favorite link on bathing for shows ... adapt to your needs.:lol: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/bathing-methods.1190715/#post-18818892
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    Bathing hens

    Well done! :D Love your Avatar.
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    Bathing hens

    This is a good option too! Some 'fluffy butts' and older hens are just more prone to this. Good plan. Clean her up then see if she needs a feather trim for maintenance. Repeating what @aart said - too much poo in the bath water is going to be disgusting ..... so either have an extra tub of...
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    Bathing hens

    I might take a towel with me then corner her and drop the towel down over her back and just scoop her up to keep her from flapping her wings. She should settle if you hold her securely. Avoid those toe nails!:D
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    Bathing hens

    Hi! How nice for those hens you can take them on and let them stay in the home they know. I saw your other post - pretty birds and nice coop.:D I think you should not worry too much about traumatizing your hen or the others by catching her for a bath. As you know birds don't like to be picked...
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