Skip to content

Backyard Chickens Mama

"Everything you need to know to raise chickens in your OWN backyard."

  • Herbs for Chickens
    • 🪴What Herbs are Best for Laying Chickens? + How to Use Them
    • The Best Herbs to Prevent Worms in Backyard Chickens
    • How to Make Herbal Tea for Chickens Using Nesting Box Herbs
    • Ultimate Guide to Chicken Nesting Box Herbs
    • Simple DIY Nesting Box Herbs Recipe for Chickens
    • Want More Eggs? Nesting Box Secrets Every Chicken Keeper Should Know
    • How to Increase Egg Laying-9 Best Nesting Box Herbs for Chickens
    • Why It’s Important to Introduce Herbs Gradually to Chickens[Guide]
    • 12 Best Herbs-What Herbs do Chickens Like in Their Coop?
    • Chicken Coop Smelling Bad? (Here’s a simple herbal fix for it.)
    • How to Use Herbs in Chicken Nesting Boxes-Step by Step Guide
    • 10 Best Ways to Use Chicken Nesting Box Herbs
    • Are Dandelions Safe for Chickens?
    • Is Lavender Safe for Chickens?
    • Is Peppermint Safe for Chickens? My Personal Experience
    • Are Marigolds Safe for Chickens?
    • 5 Best Cooling Herbs for Your Chicken Coop-My Personal Experience
    • 21 Herbs and Plants that are Toxic to Chickens
    • 5 Best Cooling Herbs for Chickens-How to Beat the Heat
    • 5 Important Ways To Use Herbs Around Your Chickens
    • What to Put in Your Chicken’s Nesting Boxes
  • Incubation and Hatching
    • When Can Baby Chicks Go Outside? 14 Important Tips
    • 11 Quick Ways- How to Calm a Stressed Baby Chick
    • What is Chicken Pasty Butt? 5 Important Facts You Need to Know
    • What is the Best Way to Hatch Shipped Eggs?
    • 10 Simple Brooder Box Supplies You Need for Thriving Chicks
    • 5 Important things You Need to Know -When Should You Help a Chick Hatch?
    • 15 Step Guide-How to Help a Stuck Chick Hatch
    • 11 Best Tips-How to Buy Fertile Eggs[Increase Your Hatch Rate]
    • 11 Best Tips: How to Properly Candle Chicken Eggs
    • 15 Essential Incubation Tips – How to Improve Hatch Rate
    • How to Use an Incubator to Hatch Chicken Eggs
    • 6 Week Guide – How to Raise Healthy Baby Chicks
    • 27 Clever Chicken Egg Incubation Tips for a Successful Hatch
    • 21 FAQ About Incubating Chicken Eggs
  • Chicken Eggs
    • How to Prepare Eggshells for Garden-5 Simple Steps (+ Photos)
    • Do Chickens Need a Rooster to Lay Eggs? 5 Things You Need to Know
    • When do Hens Start Laying Eggs? 7 Important Signs
    • Why Do Chickens Stop Laying Eggs? 5 Important Tips
    • How to Get Chickens Laying in their Nesting Box-14 Tips
    • 3 Simple, Natural Ways to Boost Egg Production
    • 5 Chicken Breeds Giving the Best Basket of Colorful Eggs
    • 12 Secrets that Will Get Your Chickens Laying More Eggs
    • 9 Important Facts: How Long Are Chicken Eggs Good For?
    • Why Storing Eggs on Your Countertop Can Make You Sick
    • 11 Best Hacks- How to Easily Peel Hard Boiled Eggs
    • Are Farm Fresh Eggs Really Better for You?
    • 11 Really Important Uses-Why You Shouldn’t be Throwing Eggshells Away
    • 5 Things You Need to Know-Fresh Egg Water Test
    • 5 Chicken Breeds Giving the Best Basket of Colorful Eggs
    • Egg Color Facts-5 Fascinating Things You Need to Know
    • The Fascinating 26 Hour Journey of a Chicken Egg
    • 6 Best Breeds that Will Lay Beautiful Blue Chicken Eggs
  • Raising Chickens
    • Why are My Chickens Pecking Each Other? 7 Important Reasons
    • 10 Best Methods-How to Tell a Rooster from a Hen
    • 8 Best Tips-How to Set Up Chicken Roosting Bars
    • Simple Guide to Setting Up the Best Hen Nesting Boxes
    • Why and When do Chickens Molt? (+ 5 Helpful Tips)
    • 10 Simple Ways to Keep Chickens Out of Flower Beds
    • What is Chicken Jail? 3 Effective Ways to Use It
    • 5 Things You Need to Know-Can I Own Just One Chicken?
    • Do Silkie Chickens Make a Good Family Pet?
    • 14 Rare Facts About Silkie Chickens You Need to Know
    • How to Catch a Chicken Quick- 5 Best Tips
    • 18 Best Gift Ideas for Backyard Chicken Lovers in 2024
    • 9 Interesting Reasons Why Chickens Peck and Scratch the Ground
    • How to Make Garden Soil Out of Chicken Manure
    • What Are Some Simple Boredom Busters for Backyard Chickens?
    • 23 Important Chicken Supplies – Purchase at Your Dollar Store
    • Why do Chickens Squat Down? 5 Fascinating Reasons
    • 10 Amazing Facts You Should Know About Chickens Eyes
    • Raising Backyard Chickens – 10 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself
    • 11 Amazing Facts About Chickens You Must Know
    • 15 Surprising Ways You Will Benefit by Owning Chickens
    • 7 Important Ways Families will Benefit by Raising Chickens
    • 11 Important Ways Raising Chickens Will Benefit Your Kids
    • A Day in the Life of Owning Chickens
    • Can I Own Chickens and Work all Day?(7 Important Requirements)
  • CHICKEN HEALTH
    • 5 Simple Ways to Get Rid of Mites on Chickens-Naturally
    • 17 Tips – How to Keep Chickens Cool in Extreme Heat
    • 5 Best Ways- How to Deworm a Chicken Naturally
    • How do You Treat Wry Neck in Chickens? 5 Simple Steps
    • 21 Important things Your Chickens Comb is Telling You
    • 5 Best Expert Tips-How to Keep a Chick Brooder Clean
    • Can Cleaning a Chicken Coop Make You Sick? (9 Tips)
    • 5 Things You Need to Know-Fresh Egg Water Test
    • How to Get Chickens to Live Longer- 5 Best Tips
    • 5 Important Things Your Chicken’s Crop is Trying to Tell You
    • How to Fix a Broken Chicken Leg With 4 Dollar Store Items
    • How to Tell if Your Chicken is Unhealthy-7 Best Signs
    • How to Treat Coccidiosis in Chickens-5 Simple Ways
    • How to Know if Your Chicken Has Marek’s Disease (+ 5 Best Prevention Tips)
    • Chicken Sour Crop – How to Best Cure
    • Can Dogs Get Sick from Chickens? 5 Serious Illnesses
    • Can Cats Get Sick from Chickens? 5 Serious Illnesses
    • 5 Really Important Tips-Can I Own a Cat and Chickens?
    • Can My Chickens Get the Bird Flu?
    • 5 Important Facts – Do I Need to Bathe My Chickens?
    • 5 Helpful Tips-What to do When Your Chicken Dies
    • How to Safely Combine Two Flocks of Chickens-7 Simple Tips
    • How to Dress When Cleaning a Chicken Coop-5 Best Tips
    • How to Make a Chicken Coop Smell Better Fast-5 Simple Tips
    • Why do Chickens Eat Feathers? 5 Important Reasons + Solutions
    • How to Keep Chicken Coop Dust Down- 9 Best Tips
    • What Do I Need in My Chicken First Aid Kit?
    • 5 Best Tips- How to Choose Healthy Baby Chicks
    • Can You Leave Chickens Alone While on Vacation? 5 Important Tips
    • 13 Important Reasons Why Chickens Get Stressed (Signs+Solutions)
    • 12 Benefits of Using Apple Cider Vinegar – How to Make Your Chickens Happy, Healthy and More Productive
    • 15 Important Tips – How to Raise Happy Chickens in Winter
    • 11 Important Chicken Supplies You Need to Raise Happier Chickens
    • 9 Important Signs to Look For – Are Your Chickens Happy?
    • Best Guide- How to Properly Clip Chicken Wings
    • 18 Best Tips-How to Control Flies Around a Chicken Coop[Naturally]
    • How to Keep Kids Safe Around Chickens: 5 Best Tips
    • 7 Best Tips – How to Keep Chicken Water Clean
    • 7 Proven Dangers of Keeping Chickens in Your House
    • 10 Best Tips- How to Raise Healthy Chickens
  • COOP SAFETY
    • 11 Important Things Every Chicken Coop Should Have
    • 5 Big Differences: Best Chicken Coop Setup for Silkies
    • How do I Know if a Hawk Attacked My Chickens?
    • How to Get Your Chickens to Go Into the Coop at Night-7 Simple Tips
    • 9 Simple Ways- How to Fix a Muddy Chicken Run
    • How do I Know if a Raccoon Attacked My Chickens?
    • How to Keep Raccoons Out of a Chicken Coop-15 Easy Ways
    • 5 Big Reasons Why Chickens Won’t Go Into the Coop
    • 11 Common Backyard Chicken Predators – How to Best Prevent Attacks
    • How to Keep Rats Out of a Chicken Coop-13 Easy Ways
    • 13 Simple Ways to Rodent Proof the Chicken Coop
    • 9 Best Tips-How to Hurricane Proof a Chicken Coop
    • How to Keep Snakes Out of a Chicken Coop-10 Best Tips
    • What to do If a Dog Attacks Your Chickens
    • 9 Simple Tips – How to Protect Your Chickens
    • What is the Best Fencing to Protect Chickens? [2023]
    • How to Keep Chickens Safe During a Disaster-Guide with Photos
  • FEEDING CHICKENS
    • How to Make Chicken Fodder – Step by Step 7 Day Guide with Photos
    • How to Ferment Chicken Feed – 6 Simple Steps (Photos)
    • 5 Important Safety Tips-Can Chickens Eat Halloween Pumpkins?
    • 7 Things You Need to Know- Can Chickens Eat Bread?
    • Do All Chickens Need Grit? 5 Important Facts
    • Do My Chickens Need Oyster Shell? 5 Important Tips
    • 5 Things You Need to Know: Can Chickens Eat Apples?
    • 5 Important Things You Need to Know-Can Chickens Eat Oatmeal?
    • 5 Important Life Stages- What Should I Feed My Chickens?
    • 7 Things You Need to Know- Can Chickens Eat Tomatoes?
    • 10 Things You Need to Know- Can Chickens Eat Watermelon?
    • 7 Things You Need to Know- Can Chickens Eat Avocado?
    • Can Chickens Eat Apricots? 7 Things You Need to Know
    • 7 Things You Need to Know- Can Chickens Eat Cherries?
    • Are Sprouted Grains Better for Chickens? 5 Surprising Facts
    • 10 Best Tips- How to Reduce Chicken Feed Waste
    • 17 Pro Tips-How to Properly Feed Baby Chicks
    • How to Breed Mealworms at Home – Best Setup Guide
    • Is it Safe to Feed Chickens Table Scraps? 5 Important Tips
    • 11 Important Things You Need to Know about Chicken Scratch
    • How to Make Homemade Instant Pot Yogurt for Chickens
    • 17 Best Tips-How to Feed Chickens on a Budget
    • 9 Best Tips-How to Breed Crickets at Home
    • How to Make High Protein Treats for Molting Chickens
  • SHOP
  • HEALTH & WELLNESS FOR CHICKEN OWNERS
    • 🔥 How to Naturally Boost Energy & Metabolism—For Farmers & Flocks
    • Simple, Natural Way to Reduce Inflammation for You & Your Chickens!

Tag: CHICKEN DUST BATH SETUP

How to Set Up the Perfect Chicken Dust Bath for a Healthier Flock

Posted on    by backyardchickensmama
HOW TO SET UP THE PERFECT CHICKEN DUST BATH

Creating a dust bath is one of the simplest and most effective ways to keep your backyard chickens happy, clean, and healthy. Not only does

Read More How to Set Up the Perfect Chicken Dust Bath for a Healthier Flock
Posted in CHICKEN HEALTH, Herbs for Chickens    Tagged CHICKEN DUST BATH SETUP   
Free Chicken Ebook Cover

FREE EBOOK: Nesting Box Secrets for Happier Hens & More Eggs!

* indicates required

About Me

Backyard Chickens Mama - About Me - Get your chickens laying more eggs. Basket full of eggs with 3 hens.

Welcome to Backyard Chickens Mama

I am passionate about raising backyard chickens and love sharing the knowledge I have gained over the years with others. Whether you are an enthusiast or new to the hobby, Backyard Chickens Mama is a place where you can learn everything you need to know to raise chickens in your OWN backyard.
Read More

For Your Chickens’ Health, Happiness & Wellbeing…

BALANCE YOUR HEALTH WHILE CARING FOR YOUR FLOCK

LEGAL INFORMATION

Backyard Chickens Mama is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

THIS WEBSITE IS A PARTICIPANT IN THE AMAZON SERVICES LLC ASSOCIATES PROGRAM, AN AFFILIATE ADVERTISING PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A MEANS FOR SITES TO EARN ADVERTISING FEES BY ADVERTISING AND LINKING TO AMAZON.COM.
This website is for educational purposes only. Please consult a licensed professional for any pet medical advice.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • RETURN POLICY
  • Contact Us
  • About Me
  • CHICKEN MEMES
FREE GUIDE
COPYRIGHT © 2025, BACKYARD CHICKENS MAMA. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED | Design by ThemesDNA.com

WAIT!!!

Nesting Box Herbs for chickens

NESTING BOX HERBS SALE

Naturally encourages egg laying 🥚

Improves chicken health 🐓

Deters mites, lice, fleas, flies, rodents and more 🐀

Leaves coop smelling fresh 🌿

ON SALE TODAY!

SHOP NOW BUTTON PNG