Sand Bath?

[nancykay2kay]

Peat moss, potting mix contains pearlite, you don't want your birds eating that.

Oh, okay, thanks . . I kind of thought that.

 

[aart]

My birds have laughed at any sort of tub bath,
they prefer to dig up a bathing area in the ground.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

My birds have laughed at any sort of tub bath,
they prefer to dig up a bathing area in the ground.

That's why I just start a hole somewhere, it always draws them in. I've seen them dust bath in every type of material, for mine it doesn't seem to matter and I don't bother making areas for them, they make their own.

 

[X_and_Z]

The chickens' most desired bath is composed of your most prized garden plant, preferably planted in a large decorative planter in the most expensive potting soil carried by your local nursery. Extra points if the planter is somewhere your chickens are never supposed to have access to - exclusivity is the hallmark of a great spa

 

[Harley Chick]

I was so excited to put in a sand bath for my peeps. It is half wood ash and half sand . . while they think it is remotely interesting they have not taken a bath or done anything other than walk across it. How do they know to use it for bathing?

I put the top to a shoe box in the brooder at about 4 weeks. The girls loved it!!! As they grew I upgraded to a cat litter box. It's hilarious to watch them all try to squeeze into the box at the same time, roll around to get dirty and flap their wings.

 

[PirateGirl]

Mine depends on the weather, the preferred spot is out in the sun. On wet days, the preferred spot is the driest spot.

 

[Big on Red]

Peat moss, potting mix contains pearlite, you don't want your birds eating that.

Six weeks here and they love it dig in their own holes and dirt and dust is flying LOL got a like that they sure do.

 

[J99]

I have a baby pool I want to make my chicks a sand bath in they are 5 to 7 weeks old what’s the best thing to use? Just sand? Sand and ash? Potting soil? Dirt? What is the cheapest thing that will be good for them and fulfill all the needs?

 

[aart]

What is the cheapest thing that will be good for them and fulfill all the needs?

Turn over a shovel full of sod in the run or yard, they'll take it from there.
There's no reason to buy anything.

 

[Sueby]

Turn over a shovel full of sod in the run or yard, they'll take it from there.
There's no reason to buy anything.

What do you do in the winter when the ground is frozen? I've been wondering...