Oct 4, 2022 #1 H hsorelle In the Brooder Apr 29, 2022 11 6 26 Our run is made of coarse sand. It looks like my chickens have made depressions for dust bath areas. Should I add a tub of dirt for them to bathe in? Attachments IMG_20220709_175755.jpg 926.6 KB · Views: 5
Our run is made of coarse sand. It looks like my chickens have made depressions for dust bath areas. Should I add a tub of dirt for them to bathe in?
Oct 4, 2022 #2 Tonyroo Free Ranging Mar 29, 2020 6,868 14,376 731 N. California Yes, they need to dust bathe to remove dander, loose feathers, tiny bugs and keep there feathers in prime condition. 6 to 8 inches deep of loose dry dirt will work.
Yes, they need to dust bathe to remove dander, loose feathers, tiny bugs and keep there feathers in prime condition. 6 to 8 inches deep of loose dry dirt will work.