No fluted tail feathers

[luvmyhens]

One of my hens never developed fluted upright tail feathers, hers are rounded, around her body. Therefore she constantly has a poopy bottom. I rinse her off a couple times a week but this is getting old. Has anyone ever had a hen like this. The guy at the feed store told me they will grow out, this was when she was a chick, but now she is 6 mos.old and nothing. She is healthy and a good layer but I can't stand that poopy bottom and she smells all the time can I cut off all her feathers around her vent?

Thank you for your suggestions.
New at this but learning and loving it.

 

[RhodeIslandRedFan]

I've read posts on here where people trim their hens' feathers for the reason you describe. Never did this myself but others have said it works.

 

[Miss Lydia]

My Cochen Bantams are like that all fluff not really tail feathers, and yes I keep that fluff cut back to keep them clean. Just be careful when cutting don't want to nick the vent.