When you live in a rainforest, it rains. (Right about now you're probably thinking, "No kidding [or insert expletive here], Sherlock.") Stay with me here. Are you ready for another ridiculously obvious statement? (I'm on a roll!) Lots of rain means lots of mud. So What's the Problem, Lady?

How to Make a Dust Bath For Chickens - Backyard Poultry Add to Favorites A healthy and good smelling chicken NEEDS to take a dust bath on a regular basis. Chances are if your chicken is "not too fresh,"then they do not have access to a dust bath. But, a dust bath for chickens not only helps keep your flock smelling fresh, it is also a natural chicken mite treatment.