What can I buy for chicks to dust bathe in?

[BluebirdHomestead]

This might be a dumb question but I’m new to chickens. I have 3 that are almost 9 weeks and a group of 10 3 week olds. The ground is covered in feet of snow. I usually give them some dirt but that’s not an option right now. What can I buy?

 

[featheredplanets]

I give my chicks kids play sand in a tub.

 

[HAPPYCHICKENLADY17]

i have sand in a tote....but i am in florida so i dont have to worry about snow

 

[Molpet]

Sand, wood ash ( if you have a fireplace)

 

[kerbotx]

Plain peat moss, no additives, in a plastic tote or old litter box should make them happy!

 

[Oz chic]

I have mine dust bathe in a kiddie pool with dirt, there is an old table over top to help protect from the Weather a bit. Just make sure it is in the exact place you want it, as it is really heavy when full.

 

[trumpeting_angel]

I mix peat moss with wood ashes. I got some unsalted sand so I will add that.

 

[Cazook]

i roofed over a small area of the run and below is filled with coarse building sand. it works for them until the ground freezes solid, but you can just break it up with a shovel.

 

[trumpeting_angel]

Yes, keeping it under roof and dry will make a big difference!

 

[JoeInPA]

I have a bin that is used for mixing concrete (a couple bucks at the hardware store) that I filled with organic topsoil and play sand. It took a while to dry out because it is so humid here but it works okay now. I don't have a fireplace so I don't get any wood ash.

My White Rocks like it but my Welsummers prefer to make their own. I'll be watching closely for any other material suggestions.