Creating the Perfect Dust Bath for Happy Chickens

Hello and welcome back to The Happy Chicken Coop, where we turn chicken enthusiasts into seasoned poultry keepers!
Today, we’re diving into the fascinating world of dust baths, a natural behavior and crucial part of your chicken's grooming routine.
Dust bathing, a regular sight in a chicken run, not only keeps your flock's feathers clean and free from parasites, but also provides them with a social activity that they truly enjoy.
From understanding the reasons why chickens love dust baths, to learning the best materials to use, we're covering it all in this video.
Join us as we share tips on how to create the perfect dust bath that your chickens will flock to.
We'll also tackle how dust baths can help in preventing parasite problems, ensuring the health and happiness of your feathered friends.
So, are you ready to provide your chickens with their own 'spa'?
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[@IHADNOIDEA-3771]

Love to watch my chickens enjoy themselves in their dust bath!

[@lorietaylor4665]

I love watching them do this, its so funny

[@shavanerad9038]

Make sure the diatomaceous earth is food grade. The construction grade stuff is courser and can irritate eyes and nostrils.

[@user-wt9xz7tf8b]

I hope you can cover jersey giants

[@christinecomer4052]

Hello there!
Just love your videos!
I have a question please regarding chicken activities!
What diy things can I make for them to have more things to do and play on?

[@christysmith5211]

I like to hang cabbage .
They enjoy it for several hours

[@christinecomer4052]

@christysmith5211
I will do that thank you!!

[@juliel8720]

Question: we made dust baths but our chickens do not seem interested ..... our dust bath is in the coop not near the food. Ours are not free range chickens. We are using all the right ingredients do you think they are bathing when Im not in the coop...

[@clockworkNate]

I've had mine for 2 years and just caught one bathing in the dust bath the other day. Usually they just stop whatever they're doing and come see what I'm up to when I walk towards the pen lol. But if you really want to know, just rake the dust bath smooth and level and check it every now and then to see if there's little pockets dug out. If not they probably dug a hole somewhere else. Make sure your dust bath is dry and has a canopy or something over top. Cool in the summer and dry in the winter.

[@christysmith5211]

I notice they get kinda stuck in the dust bath body movement. Luke have difficulty stopping.
Anyone else ?

[@StHat20]

Can you use sand instead of powdery dirt?

[@josephinegatchellPETRA]

YES

[@troywallace322]

Love how Americans know more about chickens than. Chickens. 😂

[@Savannah-.-980]

What kind of chicken is at 4:52 it’s very pretty

[@MegaBanne]

The chickens that lay the most eggs are the most misserable.

[@dunnoutdoors1876]

First pls pin me