saw dust bathing

[chico]

3 of my chicks constantly taking saw dust baths and they even roll in it. is this normal? I am new to raising chickens

 

[crtrlovr]

very normal, and when they get older they'll dig holes in dry soil and dust bathe. It's actually good for them as it helps keep parasites off them.

 

[bock]

I have never seen a chick do this, but my adult chickens do it all the time. It is probably ok, but it could be a sign of parasites such as lice.

 

[Want Less]

My 3 week olds "bathe" in everything. Shavings, sand, the gardens...

 

[triggfamily5]

One of mine was doing it last night. She/he was laying down, looked like she was sleeping, then started kicking chips up on her, then she would stop and go back to sleep. Other chicks would come up and start pecking at the pieces on her, then she would do it again. I watched for 5 minutes wondering if she was ok. I finally went in there and got her to move to make sure she wasn't have a seizure or something.

all is well!

 

[AllNaturalChick]

Along this same subject....

Does anyone voluntarily give your chicks sawdust to bathe in?
If so... what kind?