*Buff Orpington Thread!*

[MagpieDucks]

I will try to get some pics of my buffs.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I will try to get some pics of my buffs.

Would love to see your BO's @ViolinPlayer123

 

[oldhen2345]

Alberta with her new saddle- she is starting to moult . As you can see, she is not happy with me today. IF she had a knife and thumbs, I would be dead. LOL

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Alberta with her new saddle- she is starting to moult . As you can see, she is not happy with me today. IF she had a knife and thumbs, I would be dead. LOL

Ahhhh...the ol' stink eye, gotta love it.

Alberta, you look lovely in blue!

 

[Johnn]

I believe that is the happiest duck I have ever seen! I swear she looks like she is smiling over her babies.

They are just adorable!

Thank you! Lacey duck is so sweet

Adorable! Are you on "Da' cute and cuddly call duck" thread?

Thank you! Will have to check that thread out

 

[mamatink7]

Little back story, scroll down if ya don't want to read that
I love our buff orpingtons, we have 5 of them. 2 hatched 27 April 2 hatched 16 May & we got a new pullet from the poultry show (hatched March).
Our original 4 girls are easier to manage than the new addition. She got pecked tons by her original flock (head/ eyes), all healed with our meds once she got here but eye still half closed.
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However my main question is how do I manage her tail feathers? She's much larger than the others and our girls have always been groomed and cleaned when needed. New girl is matted and refuses any type of long term contact (other than the quick pick upsome for meds/creams or look over for check ups). What are some easier techniques and possible prevention in the future?? I know these girls get HUGE as I've seen them at the show, but how do I keep her soft and unmatted??
Thanks so much

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Little back story, scroll down if ya don't want to read that
I love our buff orpingtons, we have 5 of them. 2 hatched 27 April 2 hatched 16 May & we got a new pullet from the poultry show (hatched March).
Our original 4 girls are easier to manage than the new addition. She got pecked tons by her original flock (head/ eyes), all healed with our meds once she got here but eye still half closed.
*****
However my main question is how do I manage her tail feathers? She's much larger than the others and our girls have always been groomed and cleaned when needed. New girl is matted and refuses any type of long term contact (other than the quick pick upsome for meds/creams or look over for check ups). What are some easier techniques and possible prevention in the future?? I know these girls get HUGE as I've seen them at the show, but how do I keep her soft and unmatted??
Thanks so much

Hi @mamatink7 Photos may be helpful.

I'm sorry you're having trouble.

Are her tail feathers matted or is it the fluff under the vent?
Is poop collecting there?

The best way I've found to clean a messy bum is place them in a dishpan of warm soapy water. Wearing gloves, gently work the soapy water into the fluff, this will help get the poop softened do it will rinse out. For tough or large pieces (dingle berries) I have a pair of small sharp scissors and cut the poop out.

I do have one girl that I trim some of the excess fluff to keep her cleaner. I do it once or twice a year and maybe clean her bum about the same amount. Between having a trimmed bum and regular dust bathing she remains relatively "clean".

Check her over well when you give her a bath. Make sure the problem is not a discharge like vent gleet (think yeast infection). It won't hurt to take a fecal sample to the vet for testing of internal parasites (worms) as well.

 

[mamatink7]

Hi @mamatink7
   Photos may be helpful.

I'm sorry you're having trouble.

Are her tail feathers matted or is it the fluff under the vent?
Is poop collecting there?

The best way I've found to clean a messy bum is place them in a dishpan of warm soapy water.  Wearing gloves, gently work the soapy water into the fluff, this will help get the poop softened do it will rinse out.  For tough or large pieces (dingle berries) I have a pair of small sharp scissors and cut the poop out.

I do have one girl that I trim some of the excess fluff to keep her cleaner.  I do it once or twice a year and maybe clean her bum about the same amount.  Between having a trimmed bum and regular dust bathing she remains relatively "clean". 

Check her over well when you give her a bath.  Make sure the problem is not a discharge like vent gleet (think yeast infection).  It won't hurt to take a fecal sample to the vet for testing of internal parasites (worms) as well.

thank you. I will take pics today, download and post them.

 

[21lnenne]

If a chicken accidentally breaks and eats an egg will it become an egg eater

 

[TheSpiceGirls]

If a chicken accidentally breaks and eats an egg will it become an egg eater

Not necessarily. But I'd keep a close eye on my nests and try to collect eggs right away just so they don't give it a try again to bust into an egg.