Grooming Silkies for showing/ washing head?

[GBandB]

Can anyone tell me: at what age should I start to give my Silkies a bath? I want them to remain able to be handled easily and am not sure when to introduce them to a bath.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

 

[Sanna]

Can anyone tell me: at what age should I start to give my Silkies a bath? I want them to remain able to be handled easily and am not sure when to introduce them to a bath.

Thanks to anyone who can help.

I have no idea, I'd like to know also. Just the handling you can start really early. I'm guessing that the bathing you could start at a couple of months old? That's just a guess though.

 

[GBandB]

Thanks! I'm inclined to agree with your thoughts.

 

[Farming Frenzy]

I started washing my silkies when they had all their feathers, which for me was around 3-4 months old.I don't know if that's too young, but it worked.I would put them into a tub filled with warm water.Spray and drip water over them, wash them with a chicken-safe shampoo and then comb, brush and blow-dry them.They loved it, but a dust bath works too.
As for the head-
Silkies have a very fragile skull, so you have to be careful when washing their topknot. I use a spray bottle and a toothbrush to wet and comb their head.It works for me!
Silkies will usually clean and keep themselves tidy, but I have to admit it's fun washing them

 

[memerabbit]

Why do you use the vinigear? And when you use that toothbrush method, do you use soap?

 

[Wolfstorm82]

The only thing I am questioning is the use of spray n wash. Isn't it harmful to the chickens skin? It has phosphates in it.