Why Chickens Take Dust Baths...And How You Can Help

[@aliciaspears7847]

Never heard the reasoning behind dust bathing before. Pretty cool. Thanks guys

[@HobbyFarmGuys]

Our pleasure!

[@CFarnwide]

Thanks! Didn’t know exactly what DE was until now. Great info!

[@HobbyFarmGuys]

Happy to help! Thanks for watching!

[@nealling]

Good info. Thanks guys!

[@HobbyFarmGuys]

You are very welcome!

[@cynicalsayonara7169]

I have a huge sand area where an above ground pool used to be. The chickens don't use it. They prefer the actual dirt for some reason.

[@HobbyFarmGuys]

Chickens don't always do what they're "supposed" to do!

[@thehamlinwoodshop]

Great info as always guys. I have plenty of dust bathing ‘craters’ in my run. I don’t mess with it and just them do what they do. I do spread some DE in their coop. Thanks!

[@HobbyFarmGuys]

I don't have a defined area either, just a place they have chosen where I occasionally add ash and herbs.

[@theconsciouscorgi2103]

I use a rubber feed tub filled with sand, and diatomaceous earth . Works great from what I have seen.

[@HobbyFarmGuys]

Great tip! I've hear of others using a feed tub.

[@CFarnwide]

Thanks for the tip. It just so happens… I have a tub handy!