Lixit Chicken Dust Bath 11 lb – Volcanic Ash Dust for Chickens, Fine Texture for Grooming & Pest Control

Lixit Chicken Dust Bath 11 lbs is a ready-to-use volcanic ash dust formulated to support chickens' natural dust-bathing behavior and help maintain clean, well-kept feathers.

When soil is scarce or too damp for natural dust baths, a purpose-made dust keeps birds able to preen and groom themselves. This 11-pound bag of all-natural volcanic ash is made in the USA and designed to be used in dust bath boxes, tubs, or simple 2 ft by 2 ft pits. It provides a dry, fine-textured medium that encourages chickens to roll and flick away debris and external pests they naturally encounter.

How does this product help chickens stay comfortable?

The volcanic ash creates a dry rubbing medium that chickens use to remove excess oil, loose feathers and external irritants. Regular access to an effective dust bath supports birds’ normal grooming routines and helps them maintain a tidy plumage. It’s especially useful in coops or runs with limited dry ground.

• Fine volcanic ash texture for easy feather penetration and dusting
• Keeps feathers drier by absorbing surface moisture and oil
• Encourages natural rolling and preening behaviors

Can this dust help control mites and other external pests?

A dry, abrasive dust medium can make it harder for some external pests to cling to feathers and skin, supporting routine pest management as part of good flock care. Use this product alongside regular coop cleaning and targeted pest controls when necessary. It’s not a chemical treatment, so it complements—but does not replace—approved mite control products when infestations occur.

• Creates an environment unfavorable to pests clinging to feathers
• Works as a preventative maintenance step in a pest management plan
• Safe to use with other veterinarian- or label-recommended treatments

How do I set up and use Lixit Chicken Dust Bath in my yard or coop?

Choose a shallow container, tub, or a 2 ft by 2 ft shallow dug area filled with enough dust to allow chickens to roll and flap. Place the dust bath in a dry, sheltered spot so it stays usable after rain. Refresh or sift the dust periodically and replace when heavily soiled.

• Fill a shallow pan or hole with several inches of dust for rolling
• Keep the bath under cover to prevent dampening from rain
• Replace or top up when dust becomes soiled or compacted

Is this product safe and where is it made?

Lixit Chicken Dust Bath is made from 100% natural volcanic ash and packaged in the USA. It’s intended as a non-chemical, external grooming medium for poultry. Always follow safe handling practices: keep dust away from eyes and avoid excessive inhalation when filling containers.

• Made in the USA from all-natural volcanic ash
• Non-chemical, physical grooming medium
• Handle in a well-ventilated area to minimize dust inhalation

Who is this for: This product is aimed at backyard poultry keepers and small-scale farmers who want to provide chickens with an effective, all-natural dust bath option—especially where dry ground is limited. It’s well-suited to people who value made-in-USA materials and who incorporate routine, non-chemical measures into flock hygiene and pest prevention plans.