Dustbath question

[harmona1]

A neighbor put an old kids' sandbox out on the curb, so I grabbed it for a dustbath my hens! I was planning on using sand and DE, and wondering if that's good? Or should I use loose soil and DE? Or something else...? Any input is appreciated!

 

[macadam8157]

I use the play sand from Lowes and just put a light dusting on top with a flower sifter of the FOOD GRADE DE. They seem to love it!!

Good luck!

 

[Wizbop]

Mine love plain old dirt that's out in our backyard. Silly girls!

 

[MareeZoCool]

I keep an old woven basket to use for a winter bath-time treat. I simply buy a bag of generic potting soil( cheap dirt,NO chemicals) My chickens will take turns dusting and bathing in that basket.

 

[ralleia]

If you have access to wood ash you can add that, too, as a main ingredient with the sand. If you don't have easy access to the stuff then it'll be fine without.