Is it good for them to do that??
2006-08-24 04:47:24 · 7 answers · asked by .......... 5 in Pets ➔ Birds
They seem to cover themselves in it
2006-08-24 04:53:44 · update #1
IT'S SO CUTE WHEN THEY DO IT.
2006-08-24 05:11:51 · update #2
Play in the dirt I mean....don't turn that last sentence into something it's not.
2006-08-24 05:13:03 · update #3
Chickens "play" in the dirt for a few reasons. One is to cool off it is a hot day, they absorb the cool temps from the ground, another is to "dust" themselves with the dirt. helps with personal grooming and discourages ticks, fleas and mosquitos.
2006-08-24 06:40:10 · answer #1 · answered by HowcanIhelp you 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is completely normal. I was raised taking care of chickens and they do it simply to look for bugs, worms, and it is also like them taking a bath; it helps keep there feathers in good condition.
2006-08-24 12:06:52 · answer #2 · answered by zeiglercasey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was told years ago that is has to do with the lice and mites that birds get on their feathers. The dirt kinda smothers the parasite and leaves the bird. I see wild birds do it outside also...birds that don't eat bugs.
2006-08-24 12:53:07 · answer #3 · answered by Jenn 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it's fine. We raised chickens when I was a kid living with my Dad. It is an instinctual thing, they are looking for food, worms and bugs and the such.
2006-08-24 11:51:16 · answer #4 · answered by silverthorshammer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In addition to finding bugs and seeds, they could be dusting themselves. This helps keep their feathers and skin healthy and free of pests.
2006-08-24 11:53:11 · answer #5 · answered by B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Chickens take dust baths.
2006-08-24 15:52:21 · answer #6 · answered by But Inside I'm Screaming 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, they do that, their looking for bugs to eat
2006-08-24 11:50:43 · answer #7 · answered by Backwoods Barbie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋