Poopy booty worries?

[Backyardexplorer]

Hello all,

My lavender orpington’s bottom looks like this. Is this typical for Orpingtons? Am I supposed to give her regular baths or am I doing something wrong? She lays regularly and behaves normally.

I had a chicken mysteriously pass this week with no sign of injury and I feel paranoid I am doing something wrong. Her bottom looked similar, however she was behaving normally and happy. I do not want any more chickens to pass due to my ignorance. Advice appreciated, I have owned chickens for about a year now and this has only become an issue in the last month or so.

Thanks so much!

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Some hens are fluffier than others so may need to be cleaned up.

I'd give her a good wash up. If you wish, you can trim some of the fluff so she stays a bit cleaner.

While you are cleaning her up, check for lice/mites. If possible, take a sample of her poop to your vet to see if she needs deworming.

If she's active, eating/drinking, laying eggs, she sounds be to be fairly good condition.