can you use food grade de on chicks?

[KauAnnie]

I found a mom and chick that look infested, should i use food grade de?

 

[Nicole01]

DE is a preventive. Sevin dust would be a better choice. You can sprinkle DE in the brooder on the floor. I always wear a mask when dealing with DE or cleaning up after the chickens. Good luck.

 

[Lollipop]

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Agree 100%. In fact, DE is just a waste of money and time. Sevin is safe for hens and chicks.........Pop

 

[KauAnnie]

OK thanks.

 

[KauAnnie]

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What is the entire type of sevin do I buy. We went to walmart and the sevin we read said not to apply onto pets. But I forget what it was called. Hmmm...

 

[dawg53]

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What is the entire type of sevin do I buy. We went to walmart and the sevin we read said not to apply onto pets. But I forget what it was called. Hmmm...

Pop is absolutely correct; use sevin dust.

 

[KauAnnie]

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What is the entire type of sevin do I buy. We went to walmart and the sevin we read said not to apply onto pets. But I forget what it was called. Hmmm...

Pop is absolutely correct; use sevin dust.
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Thanks so much!

 

[NCchicken]

Thanks for adding the picture! Now I know what to look for too!

 

[Lollipop]

Actually any of the Sevin is good. That`s a misleading disclaimer. As I`ve been using any of it for 53 years on all my fowl, I!m not afraid to recommend it for even broodies with chicks, as I`ve done it and never had a problem. You do have to do it again in 10 days to get the hatchlings. Thanks for the pic, dawg..........Pop

 

[NCchicken]

Ok this might be a dumb question as I am only familiar with de, but can you sprinkle the seven dust on their food too or just on them and the coop floor? Is it just as effective if it gets wet?