Wood Ash For Your Chicken Coop

 

Why Coop Boost Wood Ash Is the Superior Choice for Chicken Dust Baths

When it comes to keeping your flock healthy, clean, and naturally protected, choosing the right dust bath material makes all the difference. While volcanic ash and diatomaceous earth are often considered, pure wood ash stands out as the most sustainable, effective, and affordable option—your chickens will absolutely love it.

Here’s why Coop Boost is the top choice.

1. Natural Pest Control—The Way Nature Intended

Chickens instinctively dust-bathe to stay clean and repel pests. Wood ash enhances that natural behavior:

  • High Alkalinity: Creates an unwelcome environment for mites and lice.

  • Ultra-Fine & Soft: Unlike sharp DE, wood ash is gentle on feathers and skin—like a mini spa session for your flock.

No chemicals. No irritation. Just pure, natural protection.

2. Naturally Nutrient-Rich

Wood ash doesn’t just keep pests away—it delivers real benefits to your chickens and coop ecosystem:

  • Calcium & Potassium: Helps support strong eggshells and promotes overall flock health.

  • 100% Organic: Made from clean, untreated wood and completely free of additives or synthetic ingredients.

It’s a natural material with natural benefits—just the way chickens like it.

3. Safe & Silica-Free

Your flock’s respiratory health matters. That’s why Coop Boost is made to be safer than the alternatives:

  • Low Dust: Less airborne irritation during dust baths.

  • No Crystalline Silica: Unlike diatomaceous earth, wood ash contains zero harmful silica.

That means happier, healthier birds—and safer handling for you.

4. Sustainable & Eco-Friendly

Coop Boost is more than a product—it’s part of a circular, environmentally responsible process:

  • Recycled From Clean Wood: We repurpose pure wood ash that would otherwise go unused, giving new life to a natural material.

  • Not Mined: Unlike volcanic ash and DE, wood ash requires no mining—making it a cleaner, greener choice for the planet.

Using Coop Boost helps reduce waste and supports a more sustainable future.

5. Easy to Use, Long-Lasting Results

You and your chickens will love how simple and effective Coop Boost is:

  • Just Add to the Dust Bath Area: Use alone or mix with sand for a perfect texture.

  • Doesn’t Clump or Break Down: Remains effective over time, even with heavy flock use.

A little goes a long way—and your chickens will keep coming back for more.

Why Not Volcanic Ash or Diatomaceous Earth?

Volcanic Ash:

  • Mined from the earth

  • Can contain impurities

  • More expensive and harder to source

Diatomaceous Earth:

  • Contains silica that can irritate lungs

  • Dusty and harsh on skin and feathers

  • Also mined, leaving a larger environmental footprint

So why choose mined materials when a recycled, safer, eco-friendly option exists?

The Verdict: Wood Ash Wins Every Time

Choosing Coop Boost is choosing better health for your flock and a better future for the planet. With natural pest-fighting power, valuable nutrients, and zero mining, it’s the dust bath material that checks every box.

Your chickens will look better, feel better, and lay better—and they’ll cluck their thanks.