What Should I Do?

[Chickenupho]

Hi guys!! So, I’ve been busy with my 4 lovely production blues and one of them has a bit of poop dried on her butt. Her actual vent is nice clean clean and she’s pooping fine. I think it’s been there for a couple of days since it’s really dried now :/. What should I do??

 

[aart]

How old are the birds?
Post a pic of the cling-on?
I usually just trim the feathers about 1/2" from the skin.
Or you can carefully crush the dried turd with a pair of pliers.
Or you could soak it off in a tub of water until it dissolves(takes longer and stinks).

 

[Fluffnut]

Dab on a bit of water and gently gently GENTLY rub the poop off with your fingers. You can wear gloves if you need to- it kind of grossed me out at first too. If you soak the whole chick you have to dry her off very thoroughly. Either way I wouldn't personally but if it has worked for you This is just an option. P.S. I love your profile pic; its adorable

 

[Chickenupho]

How old are the birds?
Post a pic of the cling-on?
I usually just trim the feathers about 1/2" from the skin.
Or you can carefully crush the dried turd with a pair of pliers.
Or you could soak it off in a tub of water until it dissolves(takes longer and stinks).[/QU

The birds are almost 3 weeks now, (I got them on March first). I’ll try to get a pic but it’s pretty hard since she doesn’t like to be held much haha. Thank you for the advice!!

 

[Chickenupho]

Dab on a bit of water and gently gently GENTLY rub the poop off with your fingers. You can wear gloves if you need to- it kind of grossed me out at first too. If you soak the whole chick you have to dry her off very thoroughly. Either way I wouldn't personally but if it has worked for you This is just an option. P.S. I love your profile pic; its adorable

Thank you! My mom was freaking out about it when I showed her videos of how they got it off lol. She was like, “Just let them swim around in a tub of water or something!” And i freaked out haha. Thank you!!

 

[aart]

The birds are almost 3 weeks now, (I got them on March first).I’ll try to get a pic but it’s pretty hard since she doesn’t like to be held much

That young I'd soak it instead of trimming feathers or crushing.
Ya gotta learn to hold onto them if you're going to be a chickeneer!

 

[Chickenupho]

That young I'd soak it instead of trimming feathers or crushing.
Ya gotta learn to hold onto them if you're going to be a chickeneer!

Will do!