Minty_76 Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Until today! Had the 3 girls exactly 2 weeks now and Henrietta Peck was in the extended run sitting in a hole and having a good clean. I just found myself keeping out of sight (as soon as they see me through the door they run up!) and being really pleased! Then Boki-Boki found herself a Boki-Boki shaped hole and also had a good bath. Brilliant! Sorry-just had to post this! Edited September 22, 2011 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 don't they make you smile when they are happy??? there is just 'something' about chickens that makes me happy So post away...your happy image made me smile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I posted about exactly the same thing the first time I saw it. It's probably the cutest thing a chicken could do, IMHO. I still just sit and watch them go at it for ages whenever I can. OH doesn't like it so much though, as he's a bit protective about the plants He thinks I should scold them and shoo them away Doesn't he know they own the garden? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 dont forget that if they have a favourite spot to dust bathe in you can add some louse powder so they delouse at the same time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickanne Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I've made mine their own chicken jacuzzi! Only the best sieved soil for them. I like the way they feel all damp and gritty when you pick them up - no wonder the bugs don't like it. Since mine have had their jacuzzi I have not had to delouse them once Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 on a similar note, I quite like the ex-batt hen dustbathing here http://www.bhwt.org.uk/cms/gallery-of-spoilt-hens/ - she looks like she's REALLY enjoying it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindafw Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 is that the one in the plant pot??? I love the wet one in the sink! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Here are my three at it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennym Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Only the best sieved soil for them I tried to clear their favourite spot of rocks & lumps to make it nice for them, and they just went somewhere else Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 My garden resembles the lunar surface with all the dust bathing holes I add diatom and buz busters to them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 is that the one in the plant pot??? I love the wet one in the sink! haha, like them both. I also like the one looking head on at the camera - she has a happy look on her face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty_76 Posted September 22, 2011 Author Share Posted September 22, 2011 love the photo-it's a lovely sight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 Its a delight to see them dustbathing. They still prefer to make their own than use their luxury one with nice compost and sand in a seed tray. I shifted my netting run the other day, letting the girls free range while I did. Picked up Mimi to put her back in and she got an impromptu flying lesson when I fell in one of their holes! Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlisonH Posted September 22, 2011 Share Posted September 22, 2011 I love the way mine lie with their feet in the air and their heads back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
