losing natural oil from feathers

[Nick16]

I made the mistake of washing my chicken, and removing its natural oil from its feathers. What can I rub in to remedy the situation ? PLEASE REPLY. Thanks. Nick


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[oldhenlikesdogs]

I would think the chicken would take care of it itself, using the oil gland at the base of it's tail as it preens

 

[aart]

Yes, the chicken will take care of it by preening.
Might take awhile, but she'll be fine.

 

[donrae]

Folks wash birds for shows all the time. Same for furred animals--dogs and horses. Washing removes the natural oil from all those animals, but it doesn't harm them in any way. They all make more

. Your chickens should have access to a nice dry area of dirt to dust bathe in, that's all they need for their hygiene. Here's my girls having "spa time".....

 

[centrarchid]

Introduce BOSS (black oil sunflower seeds) to the the washed birds diet.