Feathered feet

[Lizconti99]

My Brahma has dirty feathers on her feet how can I clean them

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

I have noticed with my Cochin bantams that when they get dirty feet, they are nearly impossible to clean. Usually they take care of most of it by themselves. But I show them in our county fair so they usually get 1-2 baths a year. I get hot, soapy, shallow water. I use Dawn dish soap. Then I grab some treats or something to hold their attention. And I let them soak their feet. Then I do 1 of 2 things. Either take a toothbrush and scrub each individual feather or take my fingernails and scrape as much poo off as I can. No guarantee you'll get all of it.

 

[Lizconti99]

I have noticed with my Cochin bantams that when they get dirty feet, they are nearly impossible to clean. Usually they take care of most of it by themselves. But I show them in our county fair so they usually get 1-2 baths a year. I get hot, soapy, shallow water. I use Dawn dish soap. Then I grab some treats or something to hold their attention. And I let them soak their feet. Then I do 1 of 2 things. Either take a toothbrush and scrub each individual feather or take my fingernails and scrape as much poo off as I can. No guarantee you'll get all of it.

Thanks for the advice!

 

[T-R-O-U-B-L-E]

Thanks for the advice!

Always!

 

[3KillerBs]

Keep her on clean, dry bedding and out of the mud and she'll take care of her foot feathers herself.

Feather-footed breeds CANNOT tolerate mud and damp so good drainage in the run and plenty of clean, dry bedding/litter is the key to keeping their feet healthy.