Wood Ashes

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC. As long as you haven't used lighter fluid or another accelerant they are safe.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Adding wood ashes won't hurt a thing, except for bugs!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Bsmac]

Hello! Welcome to BYC! As other members have mentioned a bit of wood ash is fine just not too much! I add a little from time to time but here they pick their own dust bath spots and the spots change frequently! Lye is made from wood ash! Very caustic!

 

[sourland]

Hello, and welcome to BYC. Other than discoloring their feathers, wood ash is not harmful.