How to Make a Dust Bath for Chickens!

[@BigDreamsTinyBudget]

Great Video, I need to check into those herbs. Do your hens ever play the xylophone you have hanging in there or do they just use it to ring the butler for more food? giggles

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

LOL they NEVER play it hahaha. Maybe if I put peanut butter on it??

[@BigDreamsTinyBudget]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia or hang some mealy worms on it hehe

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Exactly!

[@kavanibenguche5524]

Tgl-t flak gm ljuu

[@urbangardeningandchickenke1018]

Nice

[@Bean56_]

This will be my fist year with chickens. I wasn’t planning on getting them really but found one in a ditch during a rain storm at 12:30 am. Not sure if she was sat out, got lost or something tried to pack her off. She seemed scared and she had some feathers missing. Now she has 9 sisters and is on her way to a big coop and run. :)

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Awww. Thank you for saving her.

[@Bean56_]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia :) ❤️

[@critterfestsanctuary2446]

Just please keep your coop away from your house. I had mice tunneling under the ground into my house YIKES !!!

[@Bean56_]

@@critterfestsanctuary2446 oh yes. We have creek rats every once in a while come in the yard. They are at the other end of our yard.

[@joanrichter4718]

Awwww , God bless you!

[@Rm-ks8gg]

I love your attitude. You are such a joy to watch I have new chickies and ducklings They are such a blessing Thank you for sharing all your ideas❤️🙏🏻

[@dailynature3712]

great entertainment for chickens

[@TaraHaugo-le4zt]

Well I’m keeping my dust bath outside of coop because my coup is 40”x 6’ and too narrow

[@deborah.q]

I recently bought food grade diatomaceous earth but its grainy and not powdery. Do you think it will be ok to use as a dust bath? Thanks!!

[@pagnange]

A dust bath is essential for a fit and healthy chook, It stops the mites and makes them have a certain chooky look. Every chicken keeper has their own dustbathy way, But using herbs as seen right here can keep bad smells at bay. Madam President your info hits the spot once more, ALL HAIL CHICKENLANDIA, A pleasure not a chore. 👍🤗🥁❤

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!! You really “get” the spirit of chickenlandia!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!! You really “get” the spirit of Chickenlandia!

[@jeremygray6628]

How early can they have a dusk bath

[@user-dg4bh1mm7t]

@@jeremygray6628 right after the sun goes down

[@Bubbles1823-f7f]

I just put out a dust bath for my 8 chickens today..They explored it for a bit.. when I came back about 20 minutes later they were ALL snuggled up in the dust bath together.. it was so cute!

[@malcolmpayne9517]

I know a lot of people that use First Saturday Lime in the dust baths, instead of diatomaceous earth. It's not harmful to humans or chickens.

[@randyalmonte1431]

We’re can I buy some

[@malcolmpayne9517]

@@randyalmonte1431 I order it off of Amazon. I can tell you from personal experience that it is awesome.

[@jungbechtospk40]

I did it with the Woodglut plans.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Interesting!

[@jungbechtospk40]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Yes it is ✌️✌️

[@jungbechtospk40]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia I'm glad you love it ! ❤️

[@mrdiyguy123]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia woodglut plans are simply a marketing site for wood working plans. Their sales people post comments on any and every type of completely unrelated youtube video. The comments containing the word "Woodglut" somehow it ends up generating revenue for them. Many youtube content creators don't tolerate their posts and will delete them. You can decide if that is what you want to do which includes deleting all related posts, including mine. I will not be offended :)

[@southernyankeedoll1984]

We use large plastic concrete mixing pans as our 7 boys & 11 girls like to bathe together. They are $20 at Home Depot!

[@quirkychelle]

I know this is almost a year old, but just discovered you! I am in Ontario, Canada and am so glad to find someone who has winters!!! I mix diatematicous earth, wood ash and dirt!!! The birds love it!!!

[@pampjl]

Hi I’m from the US. I also just found her channel as well. I do not have any chickens yet but I’m learning. She has a really awesome site 💜

[@aboothe76]

What are the ratios of the three? Or does it matter? Tysm!!

[@quirkychelle]

@@aboothe76 thanks for asking! I have never thought about it before! In my case, because I live in Ontario, Canada and it's sooo damp...I aim for 3/4 dirt, 1/8 d.e. and 1/4 ashes. The hens usually add some straw 😆 🤣

[@aboothe76]

@@quirkychelle thank you!!! Built a box yesterday and going to put it all in this morning! 🥰🐓🐔🐥🫶❤️

[@quirkychelle]

@@aboothe76 they'll be such happy cluckers!

[@Aangel452]

Great tips as always, your trials and errors are helping us all give our chickens a better life. Love the xylophone on the wall for them to peck at!😇

[@francesviegas5999]

Just love you....and your info! Every one needs to live more on their animals!♥️ Be blessed in the name of Jesus!

[@Celestes_Nest]

This was a great share!! I think I'm going to add some fresh herbs (rosemary & sage) in the coop to add that amazing smell as well. Thanks!!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Perfect idea! 🐔🐔🐔

[@StaceyHerewegrowagain]

Great video and tips! Thank you. Your one of the very very few people I trust to get information from on how to raise chickens ❤❤ You have helped me so much and I really appreciate it!!

[@EnglishCountryLife]

I love this video. Some superb information and very timely given that most chicken keepers are unable to provide dry outdoor dust baths right now.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!! I really appreciate you watching.

[@cmjudco]

I love watching your videos....not only are they informative but YOU crack me up! I love your upbeat, positive outlook and that you can laugh at yourself...the fogging of your glasses still makes me laugh!

[@MidlifePrices]

I need a dust bath. 😆 Another awesome video!❤️👍

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It’s like dry shampoo for chickens! 🤣❤️

[@MargaretCampbell-rn6xe]

Thankyu for making this so clear. I am new with chickens and want to do things right. Learning every day.

[@13MoonsOverMayhem]

Great information! Also, you're adorable in your raspberry beret. :)

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

lol thank you!! 🐔❤️👩🏽‍🎨

[@marlylarochelle2477]

You are a great chicken mommy! Thank you this really helps, I'm a new chick mommy, only have 3 to start out.. do you have the amounts of each ingredient of this recipe or just eye it. Not sure if you wrote it in one of the answers.. Thank you!!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I am terrible at measurements so I just eyeball it! I would just be sure to make the bulk of it either sand or dirt. :-)

[@ManisbyHeather]

I just love your videos! We are new chicken owners and they have helped so much! Is your chicken course still available? Thanks!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes!! welcometochickenlandia.com/online-course/

[@VanessaLopez-uj5tw]

Hi. Thank you for your videos. They have been very informative and helpful. This is our first time with baby chicks. How soon is a good time to provide them with the dust bath?

[@tammysmith6421]

You're a great chicken mommy 🐔🐔

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you!!

[@MyTNMtnHome]

Do t forget to keep that dust bath in the dry if you add ash. Water and ash will burn your chooks.

[@crackerjack010101]

I made my own dust bath for them the week I got them. I used cement edging to create an enclosure, secured them with landscape staples so they can’t dig around and move them. They explored it straight away and absolutely love it. Just have to keep it topped off for them. I would caution about the use of so much wood ash. When your girls get wet that can become a problem, wood ash is where we get lye, it’s very caustic to the skin. I’m sure it works great to ward off pests, mites but I would be leery of being so liberal with it.

[@greaterthanme876]

Wood ash and water alone will not make lye; it must be boiled first to become acidic.

[@JenniferoftheSea]

Does the dust bath go inside the coop or outside in the run? Thanks!

[@my2cents49]

In the run

[@eszhun2296]

Do your chickens actually peck on the xylophone?

[@joanrichter4718]

I just watched another video from another channel that recommended just diatomaceous earth for the desk bath. What are your thoughts? Thank you so much

[@giancolabird]

I was a new chicken owner when I went to the run and saw holes everywhere...like those lunar moon shots. Turned out they were making dust baths. I had no idea.

[@my2cents49]

Right, who knew?

[@AlongTheRiverHomestead]

I swear your in my brain! I was just talking to Chris about getting them something for dust baths! We don't have access to wood ash but can for sure get everything else! Thanks President!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yay!! Let me know how it goes. One of the chickens finally used theirs yesterday lol!

[@kodiwilliamson-independent6068]

Great video, I am just discovering this one. How long are the dust baths good for? Do you empty them and replace the items or just replenish?

[@AlexRSN]

My coop is a bit too small to put a large litter box in with everything else. Would putting it in the run work?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes! As long as water can't get into it, should be fine!

[@pepperwilson9313]

Thank you for explaining the difference between the different types of diatomaceous earth. I know chickens have weaker respetory systems and didn't want to make them sick by getting something to fine to dust bathe in.

[@PaulinaAllure]

How often do you need to change the dust bath?

[@nancyfahey7518]

I just put my DE in a picnic ketchup bottle and squirt it out on the coop floor. I'm in Florida where it's all sand. But I am going to check out the herb mixture. Sounds good.

[@adaywithaleks6556]

You're such a great and fabulous chicken mamma..like that dust bath was 5***** luxury spa treatment right there! ❤😅

[@blkmjcwmn61]

My chickens love their dust bath so much they will get into it before I can put it back in the coop. All 6 try to get in it together.😂

[@francemifsud9223]

You have the same hobby like me. Love you from Malta

[@Nadine----]

Diatomaceous earth, I'm French Canadian and I thought this word was a mouth full. 🥴 But you didn't stumble once.😜 I'm on a rampage on your channel. Wonderful tricks. My chickens are going to love me, thanks to you. 🐔🐓 I wish you all a beautiful summer.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Aww thank you! I hope you have a great summer as well. :-)

[@StevenDavisPhoto]

My chickens scrape and kick everything out of shallow litter boxes. I'm setting up a deep one so thay can't do that.

[@farrahpace3047]

Hello ! 😃 can you do this or a version of this for baby chicks? My chicks are trying to dust bathe in their food! 😂

[@my2cents49]

It works for babies as well. Just use less ash and DE probably for the littles, but they start early. No sand for babies. It can be weird early on, they'll stretch out and look like they're twitching. I thought my chick was dying cause I didn't know they do this but now it's funny.

[@jangroe1861]

Got 3 Bantam Cochins 2 buff one white…my rooster won’t accept the white keeps attacking/have her separated help, please any ideas?😢

[@carlamahlberg1854]

What would you recommend when it comes to getting the right sand? I thought play sand was bad for chicks because it can cause an impacted crop.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

For baby chicks I would just use plain dirt with nothing added. If you’re concerned about playground sand I would also just use dirt with DE and/or wood ash for adult chickens.

[@TheHaskinsFamilyVlog]

Lots of great info!! My chickens have made their own dust bath area, but I think this would be a good idea to add to their run! The only thing is I don't have anything to keep over it so it stays dry when it rains. Unless I just placed it under their coop. What are your thoughts?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You could try it under the coop and see if they will use it! That’s what I would do.

[@jerricojane]

I burn cardboard & wood, plus I have old piles of it that have been weathered. Should be ok 🤷🏼‍♀️?

[@cityfoodiefarm]

I have 2 week old chicks. I'm curious when should I create a dust bath for them?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You can make a little one for them now! Just put dirt or sand in it, no diatomaceous earth or wood ash. You can use a pie dish or something similar. It’s adorable to see them use it. ❤️

[@cityfoodiefarm]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Thank you!!

[@gelsm8709]

Aww I can't wait to make mines one

[@angietorok8389]

Thank you for making this clear and simple for a newbie. Can't believe how complicated some people make this out to be. You are the best chicken channel!! Why didn't I come here first?

[@mnp5404]

i'm finding all kinds of conflicting advice about diatomaceous earth (food grade). Some insist it kills microbes in the compost and the deep litter, others insist it doesn't. Do you have any thoughts on this? TIA!

[@teenietoad]

damn near watching this exactly a year later

[@ASmileAdayful]

Hi I'm a new chick mummy as of yesterday😁 Polish bantam, speckled Sussex bantam, and speckled hen. 9 weeks old, and I'm in love. I am impressed with your ways, live your personality 👍 I'm off to see if I can source items for this in the UK. Thank you so much 😘

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Sounds like a super fun flock!

[@deborahlantz3874]

We made our dust bath out of peat moss and diatomaceous earth(Food Grade). Our yard is all clay, not good for dust bath. I want to get those herbs you use. My chickens started using it almost immediately after putting it down for them. They love it, and there will be 2-3 chickens in it at the same time. I love your information you share. This is the first time I've ever had chickens, so I'm watching every video and reading everything I can get my hands on to educate myself. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

[@debraowen6723]

Deborah, hey 👋 from another Debra. I used to live on the central coast of California. It was clay soil. We used a deep litter of free wood chips in the chicken yard-like 8 " deep. After a year, underneath the chips, I noticed nice black soil! All the poo, rototilling by the hens and spring rain, combined to make the most beautiful potting soil you ever saw! I kept adding wood chips on top as they broke down. Oh, got piles of free chips from the pg&e linemen, trimming the trees away from their lines. I asked, pointed and they dumped! So, it's something you cd try on that clay soil. It will take a long time but the hens do the work for you once you get the chips into their yard and they LOVE IT! You can wet it down in summer and it cools them and oh btw, you will have no FLYS! ❤

[@be4realz]

Ok, its snowy, i don't t have our amazing soil to make a dust bath with. Where can i get some soil or ahould i use sand? Home depot?

[@jeffdinter600]

Will an old send box turtle work for the dust bath for the chickens

[@Josephine-sm2db]

Thanks! I have FG diatomaceous earth. Now I need to make some wood ash.

[@melblues3847]

I once tried something similar, mine never went near it except to poop in it! I hope yours do better.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Silly chickens!!

[@gardengirl2420]

How often do you change the dust bath out?

[@my2cents49]

Just when it gets low. The DE and ash keep out pests so it doesn't go bad.

[@ourselfreliantlife]

Lol! I was in suspense at the end.😆👍

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

LOL They keep you guessing!

[@ccccclark2605]

Listened to a commercial. 😁😵‍💫 👍✝️❤️🙏

[@annakinder8750]

The first time I bought DE, it was white food grade, my daughter picked up my next bag it was gray food grade, but I worry it might not be the best food grade

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

It's actually grey in its natural form so I think it's fine if it is grey as long as it's labeled food grade. :-)

[@robyn8842]

are there any herbs i could add to the dust bath that will repel chickens? or are all herbs good?

[@AlmostHomestead]

Good stuff. I like the idea of adding herbs. Have a good weekend!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Makes it smell so good!

[@patty9265]

I just came across your channel and I love it. You are a joy to watch and have great information that I will be needing . I plain on getting my coop up this fall so I will be needing all the info I can get. Especially since Aim afraid of chicken . I will probably only start with 4. I live in Fl. and it hot so I'm worried all ready.

[@cmjudco]

I made a big dust bath in a big round kids swimming pool and they won't even check it out let alone use it 😞 What do I need to do to get them to use it?

[@mk_78]

Does anyone know if I can use the wood ash from my pellet grill for this?

[@mickey1695]

i just got chickens yestday. can i just dig in my yard and they’ll bathe in it?

[@LorisRVLife]

Question.. I clicked on the link for the organic nesting herbs but,, this is the notice I got. *Oops, This Page Could Not Be Found!* Do you have another link for this product? Thanks,, Lori

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

They stopped selling that product but this one works! myfavoritechicken.com/product/nest-box-herbs-for-hens-organic-non-gmo/

[@ZenThruAnger]

I can see once they realize the purpose they will begin dusting themselves. I watched another of your videos and it had one with a cover over it. Is that recommended once they are using it, as I can see it may minimize the dust in the air? I've been wanting to set up an area for this as I have been dusting by hand using food grade diatomaceous earth and its been a hassle.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I really like the one with the top for inside the coop, to minimize dust. They use it every single day and love it! There is usually a line for it haha.

[@MonicaWeber-p8p]

Please tell me where you get your awesome glasses? Thank you so much.

[@williambabin9254]

Great videos I learned a lot thank you

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I’m so glad!

[@millennialmadness5138]

Why is there a xylophone? Do the chickens peck at it and enjoy the sound?

[@janewanjiku1016]

Hi!good information,can this mixture be used on dogs goats and cats?

[@atlantamoon]

Great video. Thanks you 😄

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

I'm so glad you liked it!

[@la_giants]

Why do you use pot ash for the chickens?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Wood ash helps to keep bugs away. It also has some good minerals in it!

[@patriciafletcher4081]

Please turn down your music. It's hard to hear you most of the time.

[@memesjenkins2104]

Still my favorite tip to share with a new chicken owner. Only thing i do different is i like the kitty litter box that has the lid.

[@tammysmith6421]

You're a great chicken mommy 🐔🐔

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Thank you so much!

[@ironrose888]

I just discovered your channel and I love it! We are building a bird coop and making it predator proof (as much as we can). I need to find out where you get the herbs and order more food grade DE. I like it that you have a variety of birds together.

[@lsieu]

I love the encouragement to "do your own research." We are each responsible for our own lives and how we go about it deserves consideration. I thought the wood ash was an interesting.

[@katjakatt836]

silly question but what kind of sand please?

[@marywright606]

thanks for the dust bath in a bin idea. my chicken "yard" gets wet here in the PNW! so, I know they are going under the coop but I might be able to bring a portable dustbath also!

[@wynetetyree4678]

Bahahaha...nothin scarier than lice or mites...!

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

I dumped several buckets of ash from the burn barrel on the ground in an area I knew they took baths and needed soil. Took them several months to discover it.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Haha silly chickens! Mine are already using theirs, which makes me happy because if they didn't this video would have made me look pretty silly LOL!!

[@builtontherockhomestead9390]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia my chickens have a much bigger area to roam then yours. But glad yours likes their dust bath.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

@@builtontherockhomestead9390 Lucky chickens!

[@filipinanewfieblog9404]

great video thanks for sharing,new subscriber here ,

[@AlongTheRiverHomestead]

Hey Prez, what if you don't have access to wood ash? I'm trying to make my girls a dust bath for the winter.

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You just just use dirt or sand and add DE if you like! The main thing is you want it to be real dry. In my updated video I make one without wood ash!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You could also add activated charcoal if you desired!

[@AlongTheRiverHomestead]

@@WelcometoChickenlandiaWhere do I get that? LOL! My grill hha?!

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

@@AlongTheRiverHomestead LOL you can get it online or at the health food store, maybe at a speciality store for birds? But definitely don't use the grill ash! haha

[@wherethecreekbends7537]

Did they ever end up using the dustbath?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

They sure did! They love it. I moved this one to their covered run and put a different one in here. You can see in this video and also see them using this one: kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH_EpYyAiJ1ri6c

[@brendascott4191]

Can you do a coop tour or do you already have one I am new to your group

[@Drea_Maylenn]

I gotta ask... do your chickens actually do anything with that xylophone? 😂

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes but only when I’m not watching them. 😂❤️🐔

[@dreamsofdusk]

what ratio do you use? and how deep should it be?

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Do you take in chickens people can no longer care for or want?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Yes, most of my chickens are rescues!

[@KaltrinaDemiri]

Welcome to Chickenlandia I’m thinking of Rehoming mine but want to make sure they go to a rescue not to people who will eat them :(

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

You would just really need to vet the people who inquire about them. You might even want to visit their place to be sure you feel good about it!

[@NumbForever]

DE is the best

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

Right???

[@knotqueen2419]

Was Goo the first one in the dust bath?

[@rosewood9839]

I use an old tire for the dust bath.

[@ImLisaMoore]

Won't they poop in the dust bath?

[@Kristin95762]

Catnip for chickens

[@rogerknight2267]

Is there a certain time of the day that chickens prefer to dust, and is a dust bath a year around necessity?

[@WelcometoChickenlandia]

They seem to like to do it in the morning and during the afternoon time. And yes, they need to dust bathe all year round. It's very important. :-)

[@rogerknight2267]

@@WelcometoChickenlandia Thank you!!

[@debracrow9656]

First time chicken owner, question 1 do you put dust bath out only in fall/winter or year round? Question 2 do you put dust bath in coop or leave outside? Thanks

[@anneharrington7951]

Use it when nothing else is available. When they are cooped up because of snow, etc.

[@clp6743]

What if i dont have wood ash?

[@catulopsae]

What’s the ratio?