diatomaceous earth

  1. CityslickerHomestead

    Poll - Diatomaceous Earth. Yes or No?

    I’ve been seeing a lot of heated debates on how to treat lice infestations in a flock. I’d like to see these opinions more easily, as it appears people are split 50/50 on the comments. Thanks for taking my poll!
    • CityslickerHomestead
    • Thread
    • #diatomaceousearth diatomaceous earth diatomaceous earth (de) diatomaceousearth lice lice on chickens lice treatment parasite
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  2. S

    Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe?

    I’ve seen some sources say that it’s very good for chickens, as it keeps mites out and gives them a dry space to dust bathe, so i figured it would be good to put it everywhere, but i’m seeing some sources say that it can get in their lungs and kill them! which is true? what do i do?
  3. N

    Diatomaceous earth

    What diatomaceous earth is safe for chickens for home defense pest control? Is this okay, or no?
  4. Browniethechicken

    Adding DE to chicken feed?

    I am curious if other chicken people add DE (Diatomaceous Earth) to their chicken feed. I would like to start to do this as a preventive for worms and general health. What is the ratio of DE to feed? I saw a video that recommends mixing 1 cup of DE and 5 pounds of ADULT feed and to do this...
  5. LauraQM

    How to use DE (Diatomaceous Earth)

    Newbie question! Exactly how do you “use” DE? I’ve seen a couple things that say dust a bird or put it in their food but I’m honestly not sure how to do either?? Amounts, techniques? (They currently have no issues of infestation, I saw red spiders and thought they were mites but they are the...
  6. A

    Older hen unbalanced on legs and going lame. Out of ideas on how to help her!

    Looking for some advice on a poorly Bantam, she is coming up to 7 years old. First noticed at the weekend she was a little wobbly and unbalanced on her feet, with her body tipping backwards and forwards as she stood. I asked for some advice from another experienced chicken keeper who suggested...
  7. Gearhead846

    Does diatomaceous earth work?

    HI! I have been hearing conflicting evidence on whether DE works for controlling mites, lice, and worms and things of that sort, does it work or is it just a waste of money and if it doesn't work why is that? Thanks!
  8. DClopein

    Using Diatomaceous Earth As Preventative?

    Hello 👋 I am hoping y'all can help me understand the use of this product. I made a trip to Tractor Supply today & picked up some essentials for my girls. Now, I haven't noticed mites YET but I was curious if I need to use this as a preventative or do I wait until I see signs of mites?!? I...
  9. S

    4 week old Easter egger has symptoms I cant link to cause

    I’m a new chick owner, first time, and trying to troubleshoot my chickens is turning to be a super challenge between me trying to take preventive action or just over thinking. My Easter egger daphne, for a couple weeks she has been sneezing pretty constantly compared to the rest. That initially...
  10. Jelli_Sprout

    Dust Bath -- Diatomaceous Earth

    Hello! I went down to the store to get supplies for a dust bath and the lady there recommended "Thinking Natural Fresh Coop Dust Bath" so I bought it. When I got home I realized Diatomaceous Earth can be considered harmful. The only ingredients listed are Granular Diatomaceous Earth and...
  11. V

    Mites on 19 day hatching eggs and broody

    Hey! Help! Two days ago we noticed a few mites on our broody hen. She and her eggs are separated from the flock, but in just two days the mites are everywhere! What can I do that will be safe for the hen and eggs? I’ve got another “broody hotel” I can move her in, but should I wash her, wash the...
    • Vanessa182
    • Thread
    • chickens chicks day 19 diatomaceous earth hatching eggs mites permethran pyrethins
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  12. Kirmi8

    DE eye irritation

    Is it possible, or has anyone encountered severe eye irritation or respiratory issues due to using DE copiously? Just wondering if my two new hens are experiencing this, as they are absent of any other symptom other than sneezing occasionally and some eye discharge. They have treated with oxy...
  13. S

    Natural Coccidiosis Treatment

    We had our first experience with coccidiosis in our chickens a few days ago. I noticed that some of them were pooping blood, and I found an article about coccidiosis. The environment and symptoms described our situation, and I figured that was most likely what it was. We started giving them...
  14. Cato0608

    Chickens afraid of DE

    Hi, so I have been reading on a few ways to prevent mites and decided to get some food grade Diatomaceous earth. I then went on cleaning the coop as usual and scattered the DE around the inner and outer lining of the coop as well as on the ends of the roost bars (the DE was visible, but not...
  15. H

    What to put in dust bath??

    We’re going to make our chickens a dust bath and was wondering what do you all use? I’ve read conflicting things on using play sand and DE. We were planning on mixing play sand with dry dirt with a little DE. Does this sound right? Any one NOT suggest using DE? Thanks!! I’ve also read about...
  16. CrazyChickenBoi

    Chicken Losing Feathers

    Hello everyone! Hope you are all doing well and staying safe in the most unprecedented times of the COVID-19 pandemic. I have had my 5 girls since the start of last year and all has been well and they have all been happy and healthy. Around October last year one of my girls, Jane, started to...
  17. K

    Red bottom, dealing with symptoms - Mites? temporary solution

    Hi everyone, been away for a bit, hope everybody is doing well. I know it is only a temporary solution until I deal totally to the coop. Thought I was dealing with a behavourial problem, with Tilly a number of times a day pecking Lulu. Did the whole, put Lulu in top of coop, Tilly down the...
  18. Aryetheral Waalburgus

    Diatomaceous Earth + Petroleum Jelly?

    I'm treating some bantams for scaly leg mites, and have decided to go with the petroleum jelly method. They've been isolated getting the petroleum jelly for about a week and I'm getting kind of impatient. I've heard that diatomaceous earth (DE) can be helpful for external parasites, but I've...
  19. C

    How to keep the bugs away?

    We live on the edge of a forest, and our duck pen has been overrun with opportunistic insects looking for a free meal from the duck feed. Not to mention the ton of mosquitoes! Anyone have good insect repellant tips or tricks? I think I'm going to try diatomaceous earth in their feed this...
    • chemwhizzz47
    • Thread
    • diatomaceous earth duck insect out of control outside living
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Ducks
  20. MyChicagoCoop

    Introducing 5 new bantams today

    Hi fellow chicken people! I have a somewhat emergency situation that I was hoping to get some advice on. A local chicken mom is being forced to rehome her 5 bantams approx 5 months old each (she believes that two are not yet laying). Her town does not permit Chickens, and clearly there is a...
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