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how does DE work to control mites?
Quote: SERIOUSLY??? Wow. That's crude and basic, but I guess it makes sense. So why then do people put this in the chix feed?????? I know they need grit to help digest, but that sounds harsh! Thanks for that info. Why people put it in chicken feed is a point of controversy. You can...- Yay Chicks!
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how does DE work to control mites?
DE, sometimes called Fossil Shell Flour, basically works because it's sharp, leaving tiny cuts on bugs as they crawl over it. They then dehydrate and die. That's probably a terrible explanation, but it's somewhat on the right track...- Yay Chicks!
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