cheap and easy dust bath?

I put out a bag of play sand and added some DE...they love it! Just put it on the ground, no container needed.
 
We rev up our small tiller and loosen the dirt after rains or long dry spells for our hens. A couple years ago we had a load of dirt delivered/dumped just outside their chicken yard. We have not reseeded the area and it's become a favorite dust bath spa, when they're not throwing mulch around in our flower beds! ~G
 
Kiddie pools work great. Wood can be made into a bottomless frame, too. I keep a dust bath under cover for the chickens, to keep it dry. We get a lot of rain here.

Sand makes a great base. We have heavy clay here, too. When it's not dry and hard, it's wet, mucky and takes forever to dry out. I love the sand! Mine also get in a mood for peat moss at times. Plain wood ash is a good additive, too. A little DE. Your dirt can be added into the sand, too, which will keep it loose. It's all good.
 
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Thats what I do because I garden out of pots on the back porch and When gardening season is over then I give them the plants and the soil THEY LOVE IT. I also give them fresh veggies all summer
 
So what is DE? and what is its purpose? Sorry, I'm new to all this.
Where can I get some DE? feed store maybe? What is the price and how much would I need for 8 adult hens?
Should I get some even if I don't see mites as prevention?
Would you recommend DE? and what else would you recommend for a healthy hen??
 
Cheap and easy just use one of the area the dogs have trapled. Dig it up bit make it a depression add wood ash and sand all done. No need to buy a container.
 

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