My chickens seem to prefer a sunny strip by the fence to do dust bath. it's out in the yard of their own choice. We dug an area in the run filled up with play sand, which they rarely use it at all. The run doesn't have much direct exposure. Is it the major reason? Also, how do you keep the...
I came through this video. It mentioned DE in addition to the other three ingredients- sand , dirt and ash. Want to see how people think/ use DE in sand bath ?
Is it necessary to board the sand bath area? I.e. all around and bottom. We feel the sand just “disappeared “ after a few weeks, perhaps weighing down beneath as it is heavier than soil?