Buff Orp Matted Bum

[bufforpnewbies]

Hi! We noticed some build up on our buff orpington hen. We are concerned something might be wrong, though she is still eating/drinking/acting the same and seems healthy. Has anyone seen anything like this before? Any advice? Thanks in advance for help and guidance.

 

[nuthatched]

Really fluffy birds tend to catch poop and dust, especially if they had diarrhea for a day, like from vegetables or fruit. You just have to cut it off with some sharp scissors, I had to do it last night, not fun but it needs done

 

[bufforpnewbies]

Really fluffy birds tend to catch poop and dust, especially if they had diarrhea for a day, like from vegetables or fruit. You just have to cut it off with some sharp scissors, I had to do it last night, not fun but it needs done

That is helpful - thank you! Would you suggest one person holding the chicken while the other cuts off the build up? And do you clean it with anything afterwards?