[nzdunn]

Ive got a nice corner in the middle of there pen that i want to turn into the sand/dust area, i was just wondering wot kind of sand is ok, i was in B&Q the other day and was gonna pick up some of the childrens play pit sand would that be ok to use for a sand bath for the chickens.        Nicky

[GrannieAnnie]

I've just got builders sand in mine, but you can use old spent potting compost, dry soil from elsewhere in the garden.

Some of our chicks even dust bathe in their shavings!!!

[nzdunn]

Is it ok though to use really fine sand as in sand pit sand.     nicky

[wadz81]

we use bird sand with louse powder mixed into it in a big litter tray the girls love it empty it in about an hour!

[nzdunn]

thanks very much for the replies.    nicky

[Sopho]

I have chinchilla sand in mine an i got a 'pet toilet' from pets at home. It is simply a plastic corner scoop shaped container but it is perfect for a dust bath and fits neatly into a corner.

Look at my Margret enjoying it in te sunshine!

[joyfull]

never heard of a pet toilet before   

[nzdunn]

I have chinchilla sand in mine an i got a 'pet toilet' from pets at home. It is simply a plastic corner scoop shaped container but it is perfect for a dust bath and fits neatly into a corner.

Look at my Margret enjoying it in te sunshine!

Oh yeah i saw those at pets at home at the weekend, good idea      nicky

[poppies]

We use sand pit sand in an old baby bath  with a bit of louse powder in - just in case,

A couple of our hens will only eat dry layers mash and will bath in that sometimes

[Jane-M]

Ours use any old bit of soil that is in the sun.