nothing is more entertaining than watching my hens take a bath. a dust bath that is, the ultimate spa treatment for a chicken
they dig a shallow hole, loosen up the dirt and toss it up letting it fall in between their feathers and skin.
this little ritual helps keep them clean of lice and parasites.
it also seems to be a social and relaxing event.
once one starts a bath the others soon follow till they are all dirty and happy.
when they are finished they all hop up shake off the dirt and begin preening and cleaning their feathers.
i read that fireplace ash makes for good bath dust. now i can save my winter ashes for my roses AND my hens.
call me weird but i just love to sit and watch their quirky little ways.
it’s better than tv!
Yes! So much better than TV! We always laugh when friends come over and find themselves sitting drinking coffee watching our hens for hours…makes us laugh. Loved seeing the watermelon too…Have a blessed 4th of July!
We, too, love watching our chickens and actually call it chicken TV !
i know, we find it very relaxing watching the chickens. ours have made quite a dusting spot on the hill and they pile right in! sweet things!