Wet, muddy chicken

[Se7en]

Good point! Which soaps could one use?

We don't use store-bought products, we create our own all-natural products. With that being said since she was just muddy I felt safe just rinsing her off in warm water and blow-drying her so she would be warm when I placed her back on her roost. We are strong believers in allowing mother nature to take its course with as little intervention as necessary. I was just concerned about her being chilled and I had no idea that the mud could prevent her from preening. We are less than a year into raising chickens so I appreciate all that I can learn from those who know what they are doing. Thank you all for the knowledge. This site has been a blessing to us.

 

[Se7en]

I used to bathe my house polish every few days. I used normal softsoap and a little dawn and Epsom salt in the water, and her coat was always nice

I had no idea you would need to bathe a chicken much less blow dry one so I really am blessed that this site has awesome people willing to help us, newbies. Thank you.

 

[Ponyiqandhens2]

Good point! Which soaps could one use?

Plain,traditional kirk's Castille soap is about as mild as it gets..I've. Used it on horses,dogs,cats and humans as well