Backyard chickens should have constant access to a dust box. It's a natural, non-polluting cleaner.

A dust bath encourages ruffling and preening. Both of these are necessary for healthy chickens. Ruffling dislodges dirt, dander, and feather flakes. Preening releases new oils that spread under the feathers to keep them in good condition and waterproof.

Lumino Dusting Bath Powder is a blend of specially selected earth minerals, clay, washed sand, dust, oyster shell powder, and crushed alfalfa meal. This fine loose mix is easily fluffed under the feathers.

Providing bathing facilities for the "ladies" couldn't be easier. A heavy-duty plastic tub with a seal-tight lid makes an ideal box. It can be moved around easily, left open on sunny days, and closed or moved into the coop during inclement weather. Be sure the box or tub is sturdy, as the ladies often perch on the sides waiting for their turn.

When baby chicks can venture outside they are mature enough for a dust bath.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE

If the box is located in the coop, place the chickens' food at the opposite end to keep it dust-free. For free-range chickens, use a box or dig a hole in a sheltered area to keep it dry.

Add additional powder as the level drops and keep free of dropping and foreign matter.

• Pure Food Grade Freshwater Diatomaceous Earth
  (amorphous non-crystalline silica)
• Oyster Shell flour
• Bentonite clay
• Glacial rock dust,
• cleaned, washed, and screened play sand