***OKIES in the BYC III ***

[NanaKat]

lost my sweet little Josie today, she had to be at least 6, got her way back from a bycer as an adult- she was Joes girl, i knew time was slipping away for her, so we had some snuggle time- RIP sweetheart

So sorry you've lost your sweet girl.

 

[brandy00]

@artsyrobin sorry for your loss

 

[brandy00]

I've crossed over to the dark side and got a polish trio

Congrats!! I love me some crested chickens; they are the best!

 

[shelbydog]

I'm sorry for your loss Robin.

 

[bardies]

In five gallon buckets. Fill several with warm ...not hot...water deep enough for your bird to stand comfortably up to it's neck. Let the bird soak in one while you comb thru and swish water thru the body feathers , wings and tail. You should see lice/mites begin floating on the water surface.
Rinse in a second bucket and while the bird is standing on a table or the ground, put a dollop of shampoo in your palm and begin working the shampoo thru the feathers. Focus on the down feathering around the butt and belly. Work suds thru the tail wings and back and around the neck.
Use warm water to flush the soap out of the feathers .
In a third bucket rinse the bird swishing water thru the feathers.
Use another bucket of water for rinsing until you see no more soap.
You can use a little vinegar in the water to cut the soap.
In a final bucket, I like to use Adams dip to the final rinse water. If the outside temps are warm, the bird can air dry in a cage. Or if not, towel dry and then use a blow dryer.
Apple Cider Vinegar never has "with the mother" on the label. Look for natural or unpasteurized.

So how much flea dip to the five gallon bucket of water?

 

[shelbydog]

For those looking for ACV with the mother:

 

[ashtree]

I've crossed over to the dark side and got a polish trio

My husband really wants a polish! We just keep adding to the must have list! Congrats!

 

[mjgigax]

I've crossed over to the dark side and got a polish trio

Showgirls next!

 

[mjgigax]

lost my sweet little Josie today, she had to be at least 6, got her way back from a bycer as an adult- she was Joes girl, i knew time was slipping away for her, so we had some snuggle time- RIP sweetheart

So sorry, I lost a Calico Cochin hen today.
I still have two of my Cochins from when I got my first birds 5 years ago.; my great onl partridge roo, Rudy and Mille, my origional Mille Fleur hen.

 

[shelbydog]

Showgirls next!

No no.....silkie first