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Quote: All I know is that you need to take precautions when working around sand (silica) and diatomaceous earth both can cause throat and lung irritation. My adult chickens take their dust baths in dirt and sand I do not believe it will have any negative affects on them, but as humans we need...

I ad play sand to my chicken pen I buy it dry in bags at about $2.50 for a 60# bag from Home Depot. Bags of silica sand now carry labels warning the user to wear respiratory protection and avoid breathing the fine silica dust. I will give my chicks some grit mixed in their feed; once they go...