Dirt in Feathers

[BackyardBuffys]

Hello!

I'm new to raising chickens, so this might be a silly question.

I know they take dust baths, my girls do it all the time. But should the dirt be stuck in their feathers? It doesn't seem to be coming out when they shake. It's not mud, just dirt and some little bits of wood from their run.

Should I give them an actual bath? Or is this normal?

Thank you!

 

[chickenlittle21]

Dirt in their feathers is fine

 

[RojoMarz]

I have two Light Brahmas (which are white). You can tell when they have been dust bathing...they are covered with "stuff" and are dirt colored. It will all eventually fall off, only for them to go dust bathe again.

 

[SBFChickenGirl]

Totally fine. Usually they shake it off and then go and preen, which gets most of it out. You don't need to be worried.