Muddy chicken. I'm not 100% sure this fits here but please help!

[Chickenman MAN]

One of my chooks has fallen over in the mud and a lot of her feathers are matted with mud. Should I wash her? If so how and how do I dry her?

 

[HappyDuckie]

Yes, you should wash her. With warm water and dawn soap. You will need to blow dry her when done. What are your temps where you are?

 

[Vickischics]

Yes, you may give her a bath. Using Dawn dish soap. Pat her dry with a towel, then keep her in a warm dry place afterwards. Feed her scrambled eggs and you can give her some nutradrench afterwards.. This will give her good protein and the electrolytes after being stressed from the bath.
Esp if she is not use to Being handled.

 

[Chickenman MAN]

Yes, you should wash her. With warm water and dawn soap. You will need to blow dry her when done. What are your temps where you are?

Not that warm, 55 degrees farenheit or 13 celcius. What soap can I use other than dawn? Is any soap ok? Shampoo?

 

[Chickenman MAN]

Yes, you may give her a bath. Using Dawn dish soap. Pat her dry with a towel, then keep her in a warm dry place afterwards. Feed her scrambled eggs and you can give her some nutradrench afterwards.. This will give her good protein and the electrolytes after being stressed from the bath.
Esp if she is not use to Being handled.

Thanks! Same as the other, what can I use instead of dawn soap, I don't have that :/

 

[HappyDuckie]

Not that warm, 55 degrees farenheit or 13 celcius. What soap can I use other than dawn? Is any soap ok? Shampoo?

Baby soap or gentle shampoo are best if you don’t have dawn.

 

[Chickenman MAN]

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Baby soap or gentle shampoo are best if you don’t have dawn.

Thanks! I've never done this before...

 

[Chickenman MAN]

Unfortunately she can't come in the house or garage... I think she'll have to stay in the shed.

 

[Vickischics]

If its cold outside,, Bring her inside if you can and allow her to acclimate. Then, fill your sink up with warm water. Hold her close and talk sweet as you lower her into the water. Allow her to stand. Use a cup and poor water over her gently and slow. Once wet, use your mild soap. Lather her up like you would yourself. Then put her into some clean water and rinse her.

 

[Chickenman MAN]

If its cold outside,, Bring her inside if you can and allow her to acclimate. Then, fill your sink up with warm water. Hold her close and talk sweet as you lower her into the water. Allow her to stand. Use a cup and poor water over her gently and slow. Once wet, use your mild soap. Lather her up like you would yourself. Then put her into some clean water and rinse her.

Thanks I will do so