Dust bathing obsessively

[MichelleKing]

i have birds dustbathing obsessively. Literally almost rolling around in their baths. They have three baths available to them.

Can someone recommend an edible dust bathing product (besides me going out and getting dirt). I need something I can buy on a regular basis that doesnt smell bad. Brand name and type of bathing material is what I'm interested in knowing about.

Note: LIXIT chicken bathing dust is NOT edible. Great great product otherwise.

Advice appreciated!

 

[Chickassan]

All these clays are suitable for your needs, no scent, edible. Here you can buy in bulk to fill your dust baths.https://www.bulkapothecary.com/categories/raw-ingredients/clays/

 

[Ducksandchickens]

I use sand and my chickens sometimes eat it.

 

[MichelleKing]

I use sand and my chickens sometimes eat it.

Have they ever died from ingestion of too much?

 

[MichelleKing]

All these clays are suitable for your needs, no scent, edible. Here you can buy in bulk to fill your dust baths.https://www.bulkapothecary.com/categories/raw-ingredients/clays/

You're awesome. If you don't mind me asking, which is your favorite? I know nothing of clays. I'd probably just buy the one you use.

 

[Ducksandchickens]

Have they ever died from ingestion of too much?

Nope!

 

[MichelleKing]

Nope!

Awesome, great advice will use this! THanks!

 

[Chickassan]

I get the kaolin white clay, the bulk clay isn't "food grade" but it is perfectly fine. Honestly I don't know how much cleaner clay could get. Bonus, it is full of minerals and if you have any extra it makes AWESOME oil controlling face masks.

You're awesome. If you don't mind me asking, which is your favorite? I know nothing of clays. I'd probably just buy the one you use.

 

[Melky]

i have birds dustbathing obsessively. Literally almost rolling around in their baths. They have three baths available to them.

Can someone recommend an edible dust bathing product (besides me going out and getting dirt). I need something I can buy on a regular basis that doesnt smell bad. Brand name and type of bathing material is what I'm interested in knowing about.

Note: LIXIT chicken bathing dust is NOT edible. Great great product otherwise.

Advice appreciated!

Food grade DE from amazon mixed with dirt and ash. DE prevents pests and it is edible.

 

[PirateGirl]

Can they not dustbathe in your native soil? Free refills for life!