I found out on BYC that the product called Stall Dry is a combo of DE & Clay. I got a 40# bag at my local feed store for $13. I figure that will last me several years! I read the label of course, it is non-toxic and safe to use with livestock including chickens.
I am using the deep litter method, a few inches of fresh wood shavings and sprinkled with a cup or two of stall dry once a week. No smell no flies and I haven't cleaned my coop since March.
I also sprinkle it into their favorite "dust bath" area, it is supposed to help keep mites/lice away. But I mostly wanted it to keep the run from smelling and growing/attacting flies.
I am using the deep litter method, a few inches of fresh wood shavings and sprinkled with a cup or two of stall dry once a week. No smell no flies and I haven't cleaned my coop since March.
I also sprinkle it into their favorite "dust bath" area, it is supposed to help keep mites/lice away. But I mostly wanted it to keep the run from smelling and growing/attacting flies.