Poo on feathers

[americana-lover]

Hello! I just noticed my girl has poo on her feathers. This is the 2nd time this has happened, and I dont know what to do about it. I know she does not sleep on the roost with the other 4 hens, even though I have placed her on the roost many times before. Is there any way I can get to to sleep on the roost or remove the poor from her feathers?
Thx for any replies!

 

[TOP KNOT]

Hello, how old is she? She may just "not get it" yet. Make sure the roost rails are higher the the nest boxes. I would give her some yogurt (with live cultures) to fire up her system. She may need a boost if she has a pasty butt. To get the poo out take a damp papertowl or cloth and hold,blot and gently wipe the poo until to softens up and comes out. This may take a few minutes. Be extra sure the girls vent is free of poo blockage this can cause huge problems(death) Hope this helps

 

[JanetS]

Can you put up a second roost for her? The other chickens could be picking on her. What kind of a roost do you have? We use 2 x 4's on the flat side. Our girls love this because it gives them plenty of room.