Herbal Dust Baths for Chickens
An herbal dust bath is a simple, natural way to support clean feathers, calm hens, and a fresher-smelling coop.
This article covers:
- Why chickens dust bathe and why it matters for feather care
- When hens need a dedicated dust bath area (muddy, frozen, or wet conditions)
- Benefits of adding supportive, aromatic herbs to the dust bath
- Simple dust bath base options (dry soil, sand, or a dust bath box)
Chickens naturally dust bathe to maintain their feathers and comfort. When the ground is too wet, muddy, or frozen, providing a dedicated dust bath area helps them keep up their normal grooming routine — and adding herbs makes that space even more supportive and inviting.
What You’ll Learn
- Why dust bathing is an important natural behavior for chickens
- How an herbal dust bath adds comfort and enrichment
- Herbs commonly used in dust baths (like lavender, chamomile, peppermint, rosemary, and calendula)
- How to set up a simple dust bath space your hens will actually use
If you want the exact herb combinations, step-by-step setup ideas, and seasonal tips, the full article walks you through it in a way that’s easy to add to real-life coop routines. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Clean feathers. Calm routines. Happier hens.
