washing my birds!!!

[rich]

a couple of my white birds came back with green stains last week. . is there any tips out there for what i can put it there baths to " shift stuborn stains"     many thanks   Rich

 

[Guest bakes]

i use bath salts mate from taylor choice gives your birds a good shine and removes any stains on the feathers  

 

http://pigeons.taylorschoice.co.uk/products/162845_bath_salt_crystals_-_klaus_750gms.php

 

all the best.

[Peckedhen]

I was told to use net curtain whitener and rinse them well.  Won't they be moulting very soon Rich?

[rich]

thanks for tips      as for moulting, mine are nearly all done , lovely fresh white feathers (STAINED GREEN) :(    and i wasn't sure what to use

[hotboy]

VANISH.......stains gone.....amazing whites.......crystal whites!!!! ;D ;D ;D

[Guest]

VANISH.......stains gone.....amazing whites.......crystal whites!!!! ;D ;D ;D

 

yes 100% but the drier doesnt do them any good just fluffs them up ;D

[nogin]

a couple of my white birds came back with green stains last week. . is there any tips out there for what i can put it there baths to " shift stuborn stains"     many thanks   Rich

 

TRY METHILATED SPIRITS WORKS A TREAT.

[Guest JPH]

 

TRY METHILATED SPIRITS WORKS A TREAT.

and no smoking while you do this ;) ;D

 

 

[Guest IB]

Puzzled though that stain doesn't wash out by itself, natural oils & powder down should prevent it sticking. What is it, do you know? If it is 'oily' and only a couple of birds are affected, then a hand wash in warm water and household washing up liquid might be best.

[Guest Denny]

I used a very mild solution of baby shampoo - PH neutral as was not sure of the effect it would have on the feathers or underlying skin!

[frank-123]

lighter fuel i was told will take any stain out feathers again don't use a naked flame near the pigeons when using it

[rich]

thanks for all your tips and advice