Edible Glitter

[T3rrorToff33]

Hey, so, really weird question.

I've randomly had the silly idea of putting edible glitter meant for drinks and pastries in the dust bath of my poultry, really just because I think it'd be kind of funny.

So the past weeks I've been playing with the idea, looking things up and checking colorants and stuff like that in the edible glitters I found, seeing theyre all *theoretically* pet safe. As they're commonly added in dog and cat food...

So the question is, what's yalls opinion on this? I wouldnt put my birds in danger just for glittery feathers, but since they eat all kinds of stuff outside and the glitter is food safe thus simply gets digested if ingested... I don't think it'd be harmful.

 

[WIchickMama]

I wouldn't only because it seems like a waste.

They will likely eat some, even if just when they preen.

 

[RubelliteRose]

My concern would be that they would start pecking each other to remove the glitter. My flock likes to peck anything shiny - that's how I lost an earring in my first few months of chicken keeping.

 

[Duckduckchicken32]

I would have to agree with the others. Glitter might irritate their skin as well.