Dirty Birds

[Caseman]

I bought 3 mottle Japs about 2 weeks ago and they are dirty. I need to clean them up now that I have them eating good. They are about 20 weeks old. what do you use and how do you clean yours or do I just let them go like they are...Thanks JR

 

[jen5680]

If they are really bad jsut give them a bath.

 

[Caseman]

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what kind of soap do you use???

 

[7L Farm]

I've never bathed mine but there was a thread & someone used dawn. My chickens bathe in dirt.

 

[Caseman]

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mine do also and look good these are dirty where they had been in a dirty cage or run(before I got them) just want to tidy them up some

 

[Three Cedars Silkies]

Use Dawn and just be sure to rinse them well. You can add a bit of vinegar to a final rinse and cut the suds.

I rinse mine under the faucet instead of a tub full of water, then just add a couple tablespoons vinegar to a small bucket of water and pour that over them afterward.

 

[Morgan's_Silkie_Parade]

i have white silkies so i use whitening dog shampoo, and if i dont have that i just use normal shampoo, not dandruff stuff tho