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houdan needs a shampoo !

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by chixbvs, Jul 27, 2008.

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  1. Jul 27, 2008 #1
    chixbvs

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    We have a pet quality Houdan - her head feathers all lean to one side, covering her eye (like a pirate). So following a suggestion on this web site, gave all the hens yogurt yesterday (they loved it) but of course Spot dipped her head feathers in it while eating. Needless to say, today she is a mess, with feathers, dirt, and shavings now stuck to her head. So the question is - shampoo her head , leave her be, or just give up and cut it off (the feathers, not her head)? and- how to bath a chicken ? Do chickens like to be bathed ?(new to chickens) Thanks in advance for your help !
     

  4. Jul 27, 2008 #2
    MissPrissy

    MissPrissy Crowing Premium Member

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    I would give her a hair cut. Trim back from her eyes and open up her face. Then wash what is left. She'll feel like a new woman. [​IMG]
     
  6. Jul 27, 2008 #3
    sunnydee

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    I gave my girls yogurt too and they made a big mess! All of them now have sticky heads! They are still just in their coop (ony 6 wks old) so nothing is sticking to them. I guess I would trim her up too if it was getting all nasty.
     
  8. Jul 27, 2008 #4
    silkiechicken

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    I'd go ahead clip and wash. She'll be able to see, avoid being picked on by others, and be happier over all due to her whole new view of the world.
     
  10. Jul 28, 2008 #5
    chixbvs

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    I guess we'll chicken "stylist" to my resume ! Thanks for the advice !
     

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