Why Do Chickens Need Dust Baths ?

If you’ve owned chickens, you’ve probably seen them giving themselves a dust bath Chickens will lay in a shallow area of scratched up dirt and kick it all over themselves If you haven’t seen it before, it can look a little frightening like your chicken is having a seizure Don’t worry though, it’s totally normal and necessary for your chicken’s health!
Chickens have evolved over time and have learned to take care of themselves when it comes to cleanliness and hygiene While we think of bathing as a process requiring soap and water, chickens are much the

How to Manage a Chicken Run for a Dry, Healthy Flock

A well-run outdoor space is one of the best things you can give your birds, but to manage a chicken run takes more than just fencing in a patch of dirt Chickens love being outside to scratch, dust bathe, and soak up sunshine, yet they will strip every blade of grass in record time