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wood ashes for poultry dust baths?

16 years ago

Ther are a bunch of "remedies" for helping poultry to keep themselves clean and free of parasites. I've heard that wood ashes are good, but wonder if it's too fine and may cause health/breathing issues. I know my hens love dirt baths when they're out. I have plenty of ashes. What are yor thoughts?

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ohioveggies
16 years ago
I mix up a bucket of ashes some sand and use that.
sheryl_ontario
16 years ago
I mix ashes, sand, screened potting soil and a little DE. They love it.

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woodrose711
Original Author
16 years ago
O.K., thanks! Chicken baths on the way!
beegood_gw
16 years ago
Had a male and female pheasent come thru my yard with her following dutifully behind. Then she came across some ashes I had thrown out and boy did she love that. He stood there for about 10 minutes waiting while she fluffed around. When she was good and ready away they went.

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