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My sizzle hen is a mess!

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  1. Jan 19, 2015 #1
    chickylouwho

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    I have a white sizzle smooth hen...well she should be white anyways. Her head feathers have black something hanging off.....I was just wondering if I could make her day a little brighter and try and bathe her? and if so what should I use.... Or should I just use plain warm water. I have three sizzles actually and they did fine as chicks when I had to wash the other end, I don't want to harm her sight in any way.....please please advise.....task

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  2. Jan 19, 2015 #2
    hennible

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    You can bath chickens, soaps you can use... I would assume that something like a baby soap would be safe, or dawn dish soap... and don't forget to make sure she's nice and dry you can even blow dry them just make sure that you do not burn the bird while you blow dry. Good luck with bath time, welcome to BYC.
     
  3. Jan 19, 2015 #3
    hennible

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    Sorry I just realize that you're talking about mainly washing her head so I would try the baby soap or plain water... :)
     
  4. Jan 19, 2015 #4
    Kelsie2290

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    Book Em Danno25

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  6. Jan 19, 2015 #6
    BantamLover21

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    BantamFan4Life

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    Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!
     
  8. Jan 19, 2015 #8
    TwoCrows

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  9. Jan 19, 2015 #9
    Wyandottes7

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    Welcome to BYC![​IMG] We're glad to have you.

    Good luck with your Sizzle! It's usually best to avoid washing chickens, especially when it's cold out. But, as long as you don't get her too wet and it isn't too cold where you live, go ahead! [​IMG]
     
  10. Jan 19, 2015 #10
    drumstick diva

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    Some breeds with big crests are prone to mites or lice there. You might want to look around well for them before bathing her. If she does have them your others probably do also. You would want something to kill the parasites when bathing. If you are going to bathe and use a hair dryer., you can put a towel around her and she will probably nap till she builds her body heat back up. Some folks say the birds love a bath and hair dryer so much, they fall sleep standing up.
     
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