How do I clean a coop after opossum is gone and How do you deal with a Traumatized Chicken?

[Raeja]

Is there anyone in Southeastern Wisconsin who has an Australorpe that is about 1 yr old that they would be able to sell me? That is the breed I have decided might be best to integrate with Pixie.

 

[aart]

Is there anyone in Southeastern Wisconsin who has an Australorpe that is about 1 yr old that they would be able to sell me?

Might try asking here, in your state chat thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wisconsin-cheeseheads.245700/page-6511

 

[Raeja]

You can take the igloo to one of those wash your own car places. That's what I do to my cages in the winter (chicken spas). As for smelling no, but does she have a perch in there? She still might be afraid of something being IN there, even though it's not.

That would be a good idea but I own a 2001 Chrysler M300 and my 90 Cadillac has issues and I have parked it until spring. I don't think it would fit in either of those. That is kinda why I bought a pressure washer. There is not a perch in the igloo. I learned after Tophat got froze to the top of the hut last year that they needed stuff to perch on. Nothing is real high but at least it is something

 

[Raeja]

Might try asking here, in your state chat thread:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/wisconsin-cheeseheads.245700/page-6511

Thanks! Just posted

 

[Raeja]

And get her a pen pal or two. Chickens don’t do well alone. They also need something to perch on.

I know this was posted a long time ago, things happen and I had to deal with stuff other than being on internet. I did get 6 friends for Pixie but she would have not to do with them. I tried for a whole summer. I gave up and just kept her separated from them but she was still able to wander near their pen. Sadly Pixie passed away a year ago next month. I still have 2 of "her 6 friends".

 

[Raeja]

Thanks! Just posted

Thanks, I did that. I actually belong to that group