The Keys to Happy and Healthy Chicks
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What is the safest and most harmless way to clean chicks? I clean their pen every to every other day and would like to give them a good cleaning as well. These are my first chicks so any advice is welcomed.
Generally, cleaning chicks should be a very occasional practice. In fact, it should only really be done if they are particularly dirty—for example, if they have waste, feed, or bedding stuck to their vents or feathers. Getting them wet washes away the natural oils of their feathers and can also lead to chills or illness if they are not dried properly.
To spot-clean a chick, use lukewarm water and gently wet the dirty area. Use a soft washcloth or an old soft-bristle toothbrush to gently brush away the dirt, being careful to not damage the delicate feathers. If water alone isn’t doing the trick, you can use a small amount of baby shampoo as well.
After washing and rinsing, pat-dry the chick with a towel and use a hair dryer (on LOW!) to dry the feathers the rest of the way. That should do it!
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