Rescued an Easter egger - Any advice on how to clean her up?

[Hopelives07]

Do you know that chicken diseases spread easily, some are deadly and most never go away?

Thanks! I'll take my chances and keep an eye for anything unusual other than dirt.

 

[Hopelives07]

What's in this feeder?
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Its'a high quality layer feed. I just need to know how to clean the dirt off her little face. She's getting a quality diet starting today.

 

[Kiki]

Its'a high quality layer feed. I just need to know how to clean the dirt off her little face. She's getting a quality diet starting today.

Gotcha.

I highly recommend switching to a pelleted or crumbled type feed.

Feeding a whole grain type feed like this can cause serious issues later on down the road.

Feeding this type of feed gives the bird a choice to pick and choose which seed or grade it wants to eat.
When you give the bird the option to pick and choose it doesn't always pick and choose enough different seeds grains to get a balanced diet.
Not getting a balanced diet is bad news. If you don't believe me spend a few hours reading through all of the emergency threads and pay close attention to what birds are being fed.

 

[Hopelives07]

Gotcha.

I highly recommend switching to a pelleted or crumbled type feed.

Feeding a whole grain type feed like this can cause serious issues later on down the road.

Feeding this type of feed gives the bird a choice to pick and choose which seed or grade it wants to eat.
When you give the bird the option to pick and choose it doesn't always pick and choose enough different seeds grains to get a balanced diet.
Not getting a balanced diet is bad news. If you don't believe me spend a few hours reading through all of the emergency threads and pay close attention to what birds are being fed.

Thanks for the input - Do you know anything other than a washcloth that can help get the dirt off her little face?

 

[Hopelives07]

Use an old wash rag rinsed in warm water and wash her face as best as you can.

I know this maybe a dumb question but will it clear up on its own? I don't ever see a chicken washing their faces.

 

[Kiki]

I know this maybe a dumb question but will it clear up on its own? I don't ever see a chicken washing their faces.

What are you calling dirt?
Can you circle it in this pic?

 

[Weeg]

Its'a high quality layer feed. I just need to know how to clean the dirt off her little face. She's getting a quality diet starting today.

Love that brand! I use it for my rabbits.

It can be a concern feeding a grain type feed. I use it for my birds when my chewy order is late, but I don't feed it long term. It really depends on the bird. If she's flinging seeds everywhere that she doesn't' want to eat, and she's leaving seeds in the feeder, you may want to switch.

 

[Weeg]

Thanks for the input - Do you know anything other than a washcloth that can help get the dirt off her little face?

Can you get a clear picture of the dirt on her face? Try placing her on the ground, and giving her soemthgin tasty to eat, veggies, apple, just something to keep her still. Then get as close as you can and take a clear photo. I can be hard to get photos using the selfie setting.
I'm not seeing anything in the pictures. Is the "dirt" on her feathers, or on her face/beak. She does have brown feathers around her head, but those are naturally colored feathers, not dirty ones.

 

[Finnie]

I think she looks great. Your cleanup job with the wash cloth is probably all you need.

 

[Hopelives07]

Okay nevermind...This just maybe her coloring! LOL!! Who knew?!!
Thanks from the chicken rookie!!