Polish chickens

[Missunderstood1017]

I have 8 6 week old polish chickens in my flock. (First time chicken owner)

My problem is i gave them a chunk of watermelon which they LOVED! So much so several of them just face planted and went to town! But now they have gotten sticky watermelon juice all over their head feathers and they are dirty and crunchy. How can i clean them off ? One already lost a few feathers cause they were all stuck together hard and crunchy ( like a 12 year old boy with WAY too much hair gel) lmao

Please help

 

[Crazy Maizie]

You just leave it, it will work it's way clean. But, if it really bothers you, a paper towel or cloth with plain water will help.

 

[talkinboutchickens]

You just leave it, it will work it's way clean. But, if it really bothers you, a paper towel or cloth with plain water will help.

Or baby wipes maybe.

 

[Insnesnakos]

My easter egger had this problem too when eating, her "beard" would get all covered with watermelon juice. But she got it wet every time she drank so I didn't do much about it

 

[Toad2]

I would say just use a warm washcloth. For how pretty they are, the head feathers still can be a real nuisance!