Dust Box..?

[cavemanrich]

I'd like to put a tire in the run with sand so they could sunbathe as they sandbathe but it would just get wet when it rains. I thought of building a roof but that seems like overkill and would block the sun. And in winter will freeze. I might end up putting a pan of sand in the coop. Watching here for more cool ideas.

Something to think about.
A tire with the top side trimmed back close to the tread,(top opening larger than bottom opening) would make a larger dust area. The bottom can stay size it came with at the bead.
During rain,,,,,, yes it will get wet.. When rain stops,,, the opening on bottom of tire will allow for drainage. In few days tire contents will be dry as surrounding ground. Chickens do not take dust baths daily.
In the large flower pots in my garden, the potting soil surely got totally wet during rains. Water drained, and chickens chose to utilize the flower pots when dried,,, as their choice of bathing areas.(VS the ground next to pots) I think the dusting medium is best when it drains well.

 

[aart]

A tire with the top side trimmed back close to the tread,(top opening larger than bottom opening) would make a larger dust area. The bottom can stay size it came with at the bead.

Good idea....bottom could have some drain holes drilled all around too.

 

[Cryss]

Something to think about.
A tire with the top side trimmed back close to the tread,(top opening larger than bottom opening) would make a larger dust area. The bottom can stay size it came with at the bead.
During rain,,,,,, yes it will get wet.. When rain stops,,, the opening on bottom of tire will allow for drainage. In few days tire contents will be dry as surrounding ground. Chickens do not take dust baths daily.
In the large flower pots in my garden, the potting soil surely got totally wet during rains. Water drained, and chickens chose to utilize the flower pots when dried,,, as their choice of bathing areas.(VS the ground next to pots) I think the dusting medium is best when it drains well.

Good idea....bottom could have some drain holes drilled all around too.

Yes! I've been wondering if this would work. Thank you for the confirmation!