Bathing A Silkie Tutorial (Pic HEAVY!)

[PurpleChicken]

Did the dang bird give you a tip?

I usually throw my silkies in the washing machine. Your way looks hard.

 

[lovemychix]

That was great. Never seen a chicken in the bath...I'll be sure to share this with my daughter. We just got some Cochins and I'm sure they are going to get dirty!!

 

[menageriemama]

love Love these pics!!! Your wet little silkie looks like a teeny dinosaur!! Looks like I will be adding a couple of them to my chick order in the spring

 

[Enchanted Sunrise Farms]

What is the Spray and Wash for? (First Picture) Did i miss a step?

Will you come and wash my Showgirls?

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

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I use the Spray-N-Wash for my white birds. After you shampoo them and let the water out, I spray the foot feathers and area just below the vent to remove the stains. I let it sit for a minute or two and then rinse. It helps get them whiter and remove the dirt and poop stains.

 

[Poulets De Cajun]

L&Schickens :

How do you bathe a hard feathered bird for show? Or do you just wipe it down and hope for the best?

I couldn't accurately tell you, since I've never washed a hard feathered bird. I would assume that its basically the same, only you have to use more caution so as not to break the feathers..... although I've not heard of anyone bathing hard feathered birds either..... Good Question!​

 

[CrowinKing]

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[thechickenchick]

Very well done! I have a Silkie named Paris that is going to hate you for giving me the urge to bathe her!!

 

[Foxhound lady]

I see you use the blaster my 1st choice for drying a dog.

I love the wet silkie he looks like he's giving you the curved chicken claw of death!

 

[Feathers Acres]

Ahh! I see Rave Hairspray!, love that stuff

Beautiful silkies!