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Diatomaceous Earth
Hi all,
Wondering what thoughts people have on using diatomaceous earth on chickens and feeding it to them. From what I have read it seems like a pretty good all-round thing to use for chickens.
Also, I am on the look-out for the cheapest way that I could buy it. If anyone could help me out in this regard that would be great.
Thanks
Carter
Tuesday, November 15th, 2022
In Germany we use it in human diets as well as in animals'. It sure won't do any harm and as supplements go they don't come more natural and chemical-free.
As for the benefits in birds, those might be difficult to spot in healthy birds but now with the housing mandatory might be a good idea.
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
Hi there. Here's a site in Ireland that sells what you're looking for at a reasonable price.
https://diatomaceousearthireland.ie/
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
Link below to the Smite Range.
https://www.maceoinltd.com/search?keyword=smite
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
I personally wouldn't use it on the birds or housing. It is a respiratory irritant and a known cause of silicosis. I find it amazing it can be sold for this purpose. Feeding shouldn't cause any harm, but I am not convinced it will do any good though.
Wednesday, November 16th, 2022
I'm all for buying local and buying Irish etc but I was able to buy a box of D E on Amazon for a fraction of what it was costing on ANY Irish site,I feed it regularly and use it for dusting inside house and haven't encountered any problems.
Thursday, November 17th, 2022
Green Rooster do you have a link to the DE you bought on Amazon?
Thanks
Thursday, November 17th, 2022
Marmite.
Friday, November 18th, 2022
Are you saying that I should feed my chickens Marmite, Ratcatcher?
Friday, November 18th, 2022
Sorry. No, mate. I was just referencing the point that DE is like what people say about that disgusting " Marmite ". Ye either love it or hate it.
Religion, politics and DE. Three things that should never be brought up in a pub.
Friday, November 18th, 2022
I see.
Saturday, November 19th, 2022