This evening I gave a bath to a chicken for the very first time! I checked a lot of posts here for advice and it was all very helpful. I had images in my head of an angry crazed wet chicken running around my house screeching, but it was honestly the EASIEST creature I have ever bathed. Including dogs, cats, horses, and kids! I had warm soapy water waiting in the tub, and when I put her in it, she didn't know what was going on, and when I started rubbing her, she just sort of melted into the water. I actually had to hold her up with one hand so she wouldn't slip under, and she made quiet contented chicken noises. Then I wrapped her in a towel and rubbed her down. When I used the hairdryer on her, she actually fell asleep! When I turned it off, she would look at me and trill, and settle back into nap mode when I turned it back on. Then she just hung out in the bathroom with me preening and fluffing herself for about an hour, I did one last round with the hairdryer and then she went back to the coop! I still can't believe it was so easy, and I love that I could read about it on here first! I was by myself, so I couldn't take any pictures. I wanted her clean since she is going to visit my kid's school tomorrow morning for a brief visit. I hope to get pictures of that. She is the sweetest girl ever! A buff orpington, and my kid's favorite.
