Dirty bottoms

[dbowman6]

My 3 chickens have poop stuck to their butt feathers. They are not sick and are laying well. I have not seen any worms, but dont know if they need to be dewormed or what to do. Can someone please tell me the bes.t thing to do. Thanks

 

[nuthatched]

Hi there,
What's their diet including treats? Has it been hot there?

 

[alinas2010]

Welcome to the site! Along with their listing diet, also be sure to check around their vents for mites. There may be scabs as well.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

My 3 chickens have poop stuck to their butt feathers. They are not sick and are laying well. I have not seen any worms, but dont know if they need to be deformed or what to do. Can someone please tell me the bes.t thing to do. Thanks

Welcome To BYC

Do you have photos?

Sometimes chickens can get poop stuck to their fluffy feathers and need a washing up.
Give their bums a little wash up in warm soapy water. Once cleaned, inspect for any bugs (lice/mites) and see that the skin looks nice and healthy.

 

[dbowman6]

Welcome To BYC

Do you have photos?

Sometimes chickens can get poop stuck to their fluffy feathers and need a washing up.
Give their bums a little wash up in warm soapy water. Once cleaned, inspect for any bugs (lice/mites) and see that the skin looks nice and healthy.

 

[dbowman6]

 

[BlindLemonChicken]

Do they have a good dust bathing area and are they using it? I try to avoid chicken bathing though sometimes it needs to be done.

 

[dbowman6]

Do they have a good dust bathing area and are they using it? I try to avoid chicken bathing though sometimes it needs to be done.

Yes they do have some dirt to bathe in

 

[dbowman6]

Hi there,
What's their diet including treats? Has it been hot there?

Been hot here but not last 3 weeks. They have been like this for months.
Im feeding purina layena, they get fruit and veggie treats, mealworms and soldier worms. Occasionally fresh veggies and fruit. Thanks

 

[Wyorp Rock]

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She's fluffy, I'd just give her a good cleanup and access her skin.

If she gets soiled quickly again, then let us know. Diet and water intake can play a huge role in the consistency of the poop. Some hens drink a lot of water which can cause looser and softer poop. Fruits/veggies can too.