to get rid of mites and other things on it, it also helps to keep them clean
you cant tell if just one hamster takes dust baths. most types of hamsters do take dust baths, try it out.
WITH DUST?!
No! Is just their way of getting clean and matt free. Dust baths are highly recommended.
hibernation, specially built cheek pouches, take dust baths
hibernation, specially built cheek pouches, take dust baths
2nd AnswerTypically no, it is generally a bad idea to bathe chickens. Chickens take dust baths which help them remove mites and other parasites. So if they have dry dust they can dig into and coat themselves with, then shake off, they are pretty happy.It is possible chickens presented at a 4-H show or fair may need their feathers cleaned, which can be done with a damp towel.1st AnswerI'm not too sure, but my next door neighbor in Hungary had a couple chickens and I never saw him bathing them, nor have I heard of it really so I assume it's not necessary.
I read on a blog that someone used sand mixed with garden soil (not potting soil, and no added fertilizer). I don't know if that will help. My Chicken kick up anything and everything on the ground. I don't use dust baths because the chickens dig their own holes.
im not sure that chinese dwarfs are meant to have dust baths! sorry!
chickens have mud baths to get the tiny parasites off their feathers. If your chicken is having mud baths in your garden it would be wise to cover up that place and show your chicken another one. If you don't have anywhere else it would not be wise for you to keep chickens for mud bathing is a vital thing.
Gerbils do not require dust baths like Chinchillas. If you are able to get a gerbil to try it then use a dust bath formula from a pet store. In my experience they don't like baths.
A chickens comb and wattles are used to both cool the bird and attract a mate. Blood comes very close to the surface at these areas and helps cool the bird down. Chickens do not sweat but they do pant. They also use dust baths to help keep cool.
they dont take baths