Bathing Methods?

[Akrnaf2]

Well yes of course we're talking about show birds. That's what this thread is dedicated to, not to mention the entire forum it's posted in.

So?
Enjoy your forum.

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

I had Mane N Tail shampoo and conditioner that I used and they got SO soft. Used Glycerin on their Combs, and it help a little, but not much. Moisturizes it good, though.

 

[Kiki]

FWIW I apply coconut oil to my hair and wrap it up in a bun and leave it for the day.
It takes a bit of SHAMPOO to get all the grease out, but my hair is left super soft.

Not sure if it would work on a chicken but you may want to try it on one that is NOT a show girl once.

Edit to fix my typo

 

[Fanci Feathers Marans]

FWIW I apply coconut oil to my hair and wrap it up in a bun and leave it for the day.
I takes a bit of shame to get all the grease out but my hair is left super soft.

Not sure if it would work on a chicken but you may want to try it on one that is NOT a show girl once.

I can try. How do you get it out? I can't bathe them again today, but I can use it for future reference.

That reminds me, I have some petroleum jelly w/ coconut stuff that I can try on the Combs.

 

[Kiki]

I use it on my hair..I just use shampoo to get it out.
I am a fan of coconut oil for many things on myself..
Not sure if it would be too greasy on chicken feathers...thats why I said you could try it on a non show one.

 

[fangedknight]

I didn't think about coconut oil before. Hrm. So I took a bunch of pictures of my flock, I'll probably make a coop page so that way it's not spamming all of the threads. It's kinda aggravating though because one of my prettiest GLW has twisted toes... I'm calling her goldilocks.

 

[Kiki]

I didn't think about coconut oil before. Hrm. So I took a bunch of pictures of my flock, I'll probably make a coop page so that way it's not spamming all of the threads. It's kinda aggravating though because one of my prettiest GLW has twisted toes... I'm calling her goldilocks.

One of my GLW was hatched with out a toe nail...Her name is Broken Toe...even though her toe is not really broken! lol

 

[fangedknight]

One go my GLW was hatched with out a toe nail...Her name is Broken Toe...even thought her toe is not really broken! lol

Lol! So I actually got really confused for about a day when I realized that two of my golden girls have twisted toes. I only thought it was one lol. They are officially the twisted sisters of the flock.

 

[biophiliac]

What You Need
•3 Tubs
•1 bottle of Mane and Tail Shampoo
•Bottle of White Vinegar
•Toothbrush
•Small Dish Cloth
•Large Towel
•Blow Dryer(optional)

NEED TO KNOWS & SUGGESTIONS
•DO NOT let the birds head go under, or drink any water especially after shampoo!
•If your water smells like pickles in the 2nd tub either add more water or dump it out.
•Make sure you get under the birds wings and underside in each step!
• For the 3rd tub I like to only fill it halfway up the birds breast. This is just a personal preference though.

1. Fill all of the tubs with warm water, first and second up to the bottom of the birds neck, have the shamoo bottle placed right next to the first tub. And the toothbrush next to the third
2. In the second tub add 1/3 of a cup of vinegar.
3. Grab the bird and soak it in the first tub, you want to make sure you get the bird wet everywhere.
4. Take the bird out of the tub and lather it with shampoo. Make sure you get everywhere.
5. Place the bird back into the first tub and scrub the shampoo around, try to get as much off as possible.
6. After scrubbing the shampoo around on the bird place it in the second tub.
7. The second tub helps discard any left over shampoo so make sure you get this water everywhere.
8. Place the bird in the 3rd tub. This is where I make sure the vent feathers and everywhere else is clean. Scrub the legs, and tops of feet(as long as clean legged*) with the toothbrush.
9. Take the bird out of the last tub and fold it up in the towel.
10. Now you have option to either blow dry or air dry your bird.
10A. If you choose to air dry you want to keep your bird in the towel for at least half an hour to make sure it will not get chilled. You also want there to be a breeze outside. 90F or warmer temperature is the best. Keep the bird outside until it is dry.

10B. If you choose to blow dry, the simpler option in my opinion. All you need is a place to blow dry your bird. In the summer months I have a fan also. In the summer I will often take turns blow drying birds. I will blow dry one bird for 5 minutes, and then put that bird in front of the fan and blow dry the other bird. I will keep doing this until they are fully dry. Make sure you get uner the wings, around the vent, and underneath the bird.
11. Everything is done. Now place the bird back in the conditioning cage.

*if clean legged run your fingers through to make sure

Make sure the bird has trimmed toenails and beak if needed.
Most judges do not like birds with artificial, spray on sheen or vaseline or any type of oil on the comb.

Do you have a show box already together?
What breed are you showing?

Sorry if it is kind of spacey I wrote this up quickly

I've seen your bathing technique posted somewhere before, an article or thread I can't remember.... but this time I have the ability to BOOKMARK IT! Hope your birds appreciate the 'spa treatment'

 

[Kiki]

I've seen your bathing technique posted somewhere before, an article or thread I can't remember.... but this time I have the ability to BOOKMARK IT! Hope your birds appreciate the 'spa treatment'

The bookmark option is so cool isn't it!???
I just love it.