x*Lauren*x Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Our chickens seem quite keen on having a dustbath, but the only problem is that we dont have an open fire, so we cannot put the ashes in there? Can anyone else recommend what to put in a large bowl for a dustbath, thanks!! xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egg Lou Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Hi I don't have any ash either.. just use 1/2 compost and 1/2 play sand with a large scoop of diatom/mitepowder mixed in.. they love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadMitch Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 I just use peat with diatom/mitepowder mixed in, they love it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAB Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Yep mine love a soil/sand/mitepowder mix - so much so that they eat it!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hen Watch Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Just lovely dry garden earth........ If you add some Diatom (see Omlet shop) that's a nice optional extra. But other than that, I just use earth. Must keep it under cover though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tilly Bud Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 Mine love a washing up bowl filled with dry soil from the garden! Betty spends at least half and hour in there at a time, she's a proper lady, lazing in the bath! And then she makes a right mess, splashing 'water' everywhere! We end up with soil all over the grass but she evidently loves it! Then she walks around with soil all over her before shaking and sending it flying! It's a lot of fun to watch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
