Can quail dustbathe in sawdust?

[someusername]

Hardwood floors were just added, and that created a lot of sawdust from woodcutting. Is this sawdust safe for quail to dustbath in?

 

[Sasha-chickens]

Hardwood floors were just added, and that created a lot of sawdust from woodcutting. Is this sawdust safe for quail to dustbath in?

they can but to be safe i would mix it with some dirt and if you have ash.

 

[someusername]

i don't have ash, it's summer where i live.
all my dirt is topsoil, not sandy

 

[BDutch]

I would buy a bag of sand (construction/playing) and mix it with topsoil. And put the sawdust in the compost bin.

 

[someusername]

Ah lol due to covid we can't go outside(it's still going on HARD in our area). But thanks for the advice on sawdust. So... I shouldn't put it in my coop?

 

[aart]

What kind of hardwood?
Any finishes in it?
Any scraps you could burn for ash?

 

[BDutch]

Ah lol due to covid we can't go outside(it's still going on HARD in our area). But thanks for the advice on sawdust. So... I shouldn't put it in my coop?

Food supplies for animals should be open. Even during a lock down. Maybe you can call you’re suplier for a pick up?

 

[Fenrisulfr]

You shouldn't put sawdust in the coop for 2 reasons:

First, it harms the very little lungs. Much too dusty and sticky.

Second, it creates with the poop a very (again) sticky mass, resulting in nasty poop balls on the claws.

 

[Claire A]

Hardwood floors were just added, and that created a lot of sawdust from woodcutting. Is this sawdust safe for quail to dustbath in?

I have used plain soil before and mine loved it. They will dust in almost anything including my jumper. The soil is a better option to sawdust for now. Add sand when you are able to.

 

[someusername]

Ah thanks for all the advice. I found some really sandy and loamy soil outside.