Does Taking Dust Baths Indicate Age?

[LoriE]

Hi!

I am unsure of the age of my pullets (farmer only told me 12-16 weeks). One of my pullets, an Araucana, seems larger than the others -- and more mellow. She is the first and only one that is dust bathing. Does the bathing indicate she is older than the others?

 

[shelleyd2008]

No, I have chicks that are 1-2 weeks old that try to dust bathe in their brooder shavings.

 

[ozark hen]

dust bathing has nothing to do with age.

 

[codybird]

Mine started dust bathing at 2 days old.

 

[SunshineSilkies]

I put some play sand in my brooders, and the chicks will dust bathe themselves as soon as they find it!

 

[werecatrising]

Quote:
I think itty-bitty chickies dust bathing has to be one of the most adorable things ever!

 

[codybird]

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I think itty-bitty chickies dust bathing has to be one of the most adorable things ever!

Except when you are sure they are convulsing and about to die.