Are all zeolites/clinoptilolites created equal?

[micstrachan]

I’d like to get some zeolite that is safe for my flock for the coop. Are they all the same? The brands catering to chicken keepers is overpriced. Does it have to be a special grade or can I get the cheapest stuff I find?

 

[cavemanrich]

I use Sweet PDZ in my coop and pigeon loft. Have had no issues with use. Reasonably priced as well.
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What is Sweet PDZ?

Zeolites were formed from volcanic activity millions of years ago, and it should be stressed, that all zeolites have unique characteristics and abilities. The clinoptilolite (Clino) that comprises Sweet PDZ is one of the very best at ammonia absorption and odor neutralization.

 

[CannedMonster]

I love Sweet PDZ!
I sprinkle it in with the pine shavings and I’m considering just using the PDZ by itself.
I also like to sprinkle it liberally over nasty cecal poops lol
My birds will occasionally sample some and it hasn’t harmed them.

 

[aart]

I’d like to get some zeolite that is safe for my flock for the coop. Are they all the sane? The brands catering to chicken keepers is overpriced. Does it have to be a special grade or can I get the cheapest stuff I find?

Not sure of any differences, not like with DE.
Chicken packaging is just that...overpriced for target market.

One thing to consider, is to get the granules rather than the powder as the granules are dusty enough.
I buy 40# bags of PDZ granules as they are available at my local mill.

 

[micstrachan]

Thanks, everyone!

What about this?

 

[paneubert]

Thanks, everyone!

What about this?
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How much does it weigh and how much does it cost? That packaging looks very "hipster" to me. Which probably means it is 5 pounds and $15.

 

[micstrachan]

Uh, yeah. That’s about right $12 something for five pounds. I was being lazy about going somewhere to get it. LOL. My feed store should have sweet PDZ, right?

 

[CannedMonster]

Uh, yeah. That’s about right $12 something for five pounds. I was being lazy about going somewhere to get it. LOL. My feed store should have sweet PDZ, right?

Absolutely.
My Tractor Supply has the same bag that cavemanrich posted above and it’s $10 for 40 lbs.

 

[aart]

Absolutely.
My Tractor Supply has the same bag that cavemanrich posted above and it’s $10 for 40 lbs.

Really, 40# for $10 at TSC?

TSC here has PDZ 25# bag for $10 in horse aisle,
or Manna Pro 1.75# jar for $6 in chicken aisle....
....but doesn't carry the PDZ 40# bags.

My local mill has PDZ 40# bags for $15.

 

[blackdog043]

My TSC only has 25# bags for $10, on sale now for $9.
You can also order it from walmart, 40# $19.99