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I know that there are lots of debates on DE. I don't put it in the food, an area that sparks most of the debate. Plus I have a tiny coop with only four chickens. I bought a 50 lb bag months ago (it's cheap that way) and you can hardly tell that I've used any of it. It seems that sprinkling...- Yay Chicks!
- Post #18
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red 250 watt bulb
I use DE to help keep my small, raised coop dry. I got it in a 50 lb bag at the feed store. It lasts seemingly forever. Pure, food grade DE (you must get food grade) is bright white. The most common brand is Perma Guard. You can get it online in smaller quantities but it is way too...- Yay Chicks!
- Post #10
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red 250 watt bulb
Well, you have big fluffy birds. I don't know anything about corn litter. I use pine shavings on the poop board and on the floor of the coop. I scoop out the big wet clumps of poo daily. I add shavings as needed and turn them. I add DE to help dry things out. What I've read is that it is...- Yay Chicks!
- Post #7
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red 250 watt bulb
Part of your decision might depend on the kind of chickens you have. Some are more winter hardy than others. Also, how many birds to you have in how big of a space. You may have enough ventilation up high and can close the windows. With insulation, you might not have to heat at all...- Yay Chicks!
- Post #5
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