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| tammie | profile | all galleries >> Galleries >> Caution - Pheasant Sand Bathing | tree view | thumbnails | slideshow |
 He starts by hollowing out a little depression to sit in. |
 Then they fluff up their feathers and stir up the loose dirt with their wings and feet. |
 Hey! I'm trying to take a bath here. |
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 These dust baths are important for feather maintenance. |
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 He even rolled on his side. |
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 The dust soaks up excess moisture and oils. |
 It also probably helps with removing tiny parasites that live on feathers. |
 He even rolled around on his back, just like a dog does. |
 Oooh, that feels soooo good! |
 Back and forth from side to side he went. The whole process took 13 minutes. |
 Then when they are done, they shake it off. |
 Shaking off the excess dust and dirt. Now I am clean! |
 I am a fine looking fowl. |
 Ready to take a bow. |
 Thank you very much! |
 I only saw him one time after this, and I haven't seen him since. |
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