Getting broilers ready for show

[BirdGirl2004]

Hey guys, in about 10 days I have a poultry show, and I have some Cornish X birds I'm entering. I want to make sure that they are clean, and really white for the show. ( never done broilers before, so hoping they turn out ) They are not super big birds ( although i wished they would be ) but they are pretty good sized. My question is, what can I use to get them super white, and clean? I know that I have to clean them 3 days before show to make sure the oils come back to there feathers. How do I keep them clean before fair? Also, if there are any tips tricks, or secrets that you all do to ensure that they are getting enough protein, fat, etc I would loe to hear them! I weighed them a couple days ago, and the largest one is 7.6 lbs. and the smallest is 6.6- 6.9 ( I forget) lbs.
Thanks so much!

 

[HappyFeetHens]

For bright white feathers, use a purple shampoo/conditioner. Weird, but it keeps their feathers super white. Also use a little oil or Vaseline on their legs to make them shiny and clean looking. Maybe a little on the comb? And make sure they’re well-behaved also, that’s key for a show!

 

[BirdGirl2004]

For bright white feathers, use a purple shampoo/conditioner. Weird, but it keeps their feathers super white. Also use a little oil or Vaseline on their legs to make them shiny and clean looking. Maybe a little on the comb? And make sure they’re well-behaved also, that’s key for a show!

Thanks so much! Great advice!

 

[Mosey2003]

Yes, purple shampoo. You'll find it in the horse section of farm stores. I always used Quic Silver brand, but there are usually a few. Just don't use too much, or it will stain them. I'd dilute it in the water, definitely don't just put it on the birds.

 

[BirdGirl2004]

Yes, purple shampoo. You'll find it in the horse section of farm stores. I always used Quic Silver brand, but there are usually a few. Just don't use too much, or it will stain them. I'd dilute it in the water, definitely don't just put it on the birds.

Ok thanks so much! I have a local feed store nearby that could sell it, or maybe walmart!

 

[Mosey2003]

Wal-Mart might have some in the dog section. You can get blueing shampoos for ladies with gray hair too, but I don't like using human shampoos on animals, the pH is wrong.

 

[Mosey2003]

Also, scroll further through this sub-forum, there was a thread not long ago showing the whole process for washing birds, with three tubs etc.

 

[BirdGirl2004]

Wal-Mart might have some in the dog section. You can get blueing shampoos for ladies with gray hair too, but I don't like using human shampoos on animals, the pH is wrong.

Ok, yea i think Ive seen a couple options at walmart before for pets. I'll go to my local feed store as well.