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baths for chickens

Discussion in 'Chicken Behaviors and Egglaying' started by mickey9, Apr 14, 2008.

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  1. Apr 14, 2008 #1
    mickey9

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    My chickens are in a movable chicken tractor. When they get out to free range (very rarely due to loose dogs and hawks) they immediately run under my Leland Cypress tress and have a lovely dirt bath. What can I put out in their pen for them to take a dirt bath in? Since I move it to fresh pasture every other day they never get a good dusty spot going before it's moved. I was thinking a kitty litter pan with something in it--cedar shavings or something? Would they even use such a thing? Anyone have a "bath box" in their coop for hens that can't free range? Thanks!
     
  3. Apr 14, 2008 #2
    MissPrissy

    MissPrissy Overrun With Chickens Premium Member

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    No cedar. The fumes can cause problems with your chickens that could be fatal over time. Use play sand.
     
  5. Apr 14, 2008 #3
    fivebigreds

    fivebigreds Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Play sand with DE in it would be nice if they will use it . My birds fear anything white , when we got a snow they acted like it was fluffy acid. [​IMG]
     

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