Looks like for the amount of hens you do not have enough space, they are clearly peck feathers out of each other. I understand you might have tons of predators however they need some free range space or have less hens
We put in one with new garden soil, sand and diatomaceous earth. The first day our teenage chicks thought it might be lunch. The next day after a cabbage treat, one by one they jumped in it, pooped, and jumped right out. If I knew they could be potty trained I would have just done cat litter.
How is a chicken supposed to take a dust bath in sand? Sand sucks because mites and lice can live in it. The best thing is diatomaceous earth, you can mix it with some sand.
Play sand is not recommended for chicken dust baths... Play sand is treated with chemicals and has dust particles that harm the chicken's respiratory system.
I don't like using play sand because it packs down and locks together too easy. At least mix it with river sand or some soil. That way the girls can toss it onto their backs easier. And add ash and/or DE. If play sand gets damp it will harden and lock together
Looks like for the amount of hens you do not have enough space, they are clearly peck feathers out of each other. I understand you might have tons of predators however they need some free range space or have less hens
We put in one with new garden soil, sand and diatomaceous earth. The first day our teenage chicks thought it might be lunch. The next day after a cabbage treat, one by one they jumped in it, pooped, and jumped right out.
If I knew they could be potty trained I would have just done cat litter.
That is funny. Chickens will do what they want.
the world is their litter box :D
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I love how curious and interactive they are super cute! Lol 😊
Chickens are fun to watch and in my opinion they are the most productive animal you can raise.
How is a chicken supposed to take a dust bath in sand? Sand sucks because mites and lice can live in it. The best thing is diatomaceous earth, you can mix it with some sand.
You have too many chickens in too small an area. That's why so many of them have been plucked on their tails.
Play sand is not recommended for chicken dust baths... Play sand is treated with chemicals and has dust particles that harm the chicken's respiratory system.
Add some grain into the sand,you will see the deferent
Thank you for sharing
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I don't like using play sand because it packs down and locks together too easy. At least mix it with river sand or some soil. That way the girls can toss it onto their backs easier. And add ash and/or DE. If play sand gets damp it will harden and lock together
Good tip. Thanks.
If you want them to take to it quickly add a couple mealworms or fly larvae to the top
That's a good idea. Thanks.
Play sand is terrible for your chickens respiratory system
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