Do silkies always have poopy butts?

[rughooker]

I saw some silkies at a county fair yesterday and some had very dirty behinds. Is is because they're so fluffy? It's bad enough cleaning a dog or cat once in awhile-- now chickens?

rughooker

 

[Hangin Wit My Peeps]

My friend raises silkies (mine are still in egg in incubator) but she said that hers never get messy. It may be from being at the fair and getting nervous with people all around them.

 

[Love my Critters!]

I have almost 30 silkies, and none of mine ever get "poopy butts". I agree that it is probably because they are nervous. Mine keep themselves very clean.

 

[gumpsgirl]

My 3 Silkies have never had icky bottoms. It must just be nerves for those poor Silkies at the fair. Bless their hearts.

 

[pixiechick]

I agree with all those above. We did have one silkie roo who sometimes required a butt-trimmin' though.

 

[seminolewind]

Butt trimming is great.

 

[pixiechick]

I have a very furry australian shepherd who require butt trimmin's too, if your interrested. Come on over.

 

[Aneesa's Muse]

I've never seen any "poopy butt" on Titania ...now Oberon, the Sizzle, occasionally needs a little help with his bathroom manners