Has anyone fed wood ash to their flock?

[Bsmac]

Like Tomte and WingItRanch, I have seen some of mine eating ash and possibly charcoal (there are often little pieces scattered about in the ash after a bonfire) when dustbathing in it, and they were none the worse for wear afterwards.

If you offer it separately then (1) they can choose whether or not to consume it, rather than mix it in with whatever you feed them and thereby sort of force-feed them it, and (2) you can observe any differences in the health of those that choose to eat it versus those that decline it.

I am contemplating giving it a try!

 

[Bsmac]

Charcoal is a porous, black, carbon-rich material made by heating organic matter, such as wood, in a low-oxygen environment.

That part is important.

Sorry, but I know what charcoal is and how it is formed! That wasn`t the question I posted!

 

[BigBlueHen53]

Sorry, but I know what charcoal is and how it is formed! That wasn`t the question I posted!

I posted my comment for the benefit of those readers who may not be aware of that. I have no way of knowing what you personally may or may not know.