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Backyard Chickens

How to Set Up a Zeolite Dust Bath for Your Flock

A dust bath is how chickens stay clean and parasite-free. Adding natural zeolite helps absorb moisture and odor and keeps the bath dry. Here's exactly how to build and maintain one.