This is just another way to wash a bird
How do you wash a chicken
Use any container that you like to use that is easy for you
Make sure it has a flat bottom
If you can put a non-slip mat or something in the bottom to stop the chicken from slipping about it will feel more secure, even placing a washcloth in the bottom of the washtub will assist her to stand more securely
Fill the container with warm water about 5 inches high (12 cm), the water height should only be just above her legs
Sometimes the bird will not object to the water running, and other birds become frightened of this
If she doesnt object to water running you can use a spray nozzle to help you with the washing and rinsing, it will make the job a lot easier
Use a cup or some other small item to pour water over the back and head
Use baby shampoo, dog or cat shampoo, medicated shampoo, you can also add a couple of drops of glycerine into the rinse water to help give luster
If your washing a white hen, then some laundry blue will help to brighten up the white feathers, but not too much or you will end up with a blue chicken
The bird will fight to get out, but once they are wet they usually settle down
When finished, wrap the bird in towels to dry, then put a hair dryer on low and blow dry or put into a room with a heater and no drafts to dry
They will spend hours preening themselves after this
Never allow them outside until they are completely dry or they will chill, also if they are still damp they are more than likely going to head straight for the dust bath and roll around in it, then they will be caked in mud and need more than just a quick bath to get them clean
After the first time bathing becomes easy for you and your chicken
It can take quite some time for the chicken to completely dry, so check before you allow them outside
How do you wash a chicken
Use any container that you like to use that is easy for you
Make sure it has a flat bottom
If you can put a non-slip mat or something in the bottom to stop the chicken from slipping about it will feel more secure, even placing a washcloth in the bottom of the washtub will assist her to stand more securely
Fill the container with warm water about 5 inches high (12 cm), the water height should only be just above her legs
Sometimes the bird will not object to the water running, and other birds become frightened of this
If she doesnt object to water running you can use a spray nozzle to help you with the washing and rinsing, it will make the job a lot easier
Use a cup or some other small item to pour water over the back and head
Use baby shampoo, dog or cat shampoo, medicated shampoo, you can also add a couple of drops of glycerine into the rinse water to help give luster
If your washing a white hen, then some laundry blue will help to brighten up the white feathers, but not too much or you will end up with a blue chicken
The bird will fight to get out, but once they are wet they usually settle down
When finished, wrap the bird in towels to dry, then put a hair dryer on low and blow dry or put into a room with a heater and no drafts to dry
They will spend hours preening themselves after this
Never allow them outside until they are completely dry or they will chill, also if they are still damp they are more than likely going to head straight for the dust bath and roll around in it, then they will be caked in mud and need more than just a quick bath to get them clean
After the first time bathing becomes easy for you and your chicken
It can take quite some time for the chicken to completely dry, so check before you allow them outside
