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The person we purchased ours from also uses it himself. He has used it for several years now and he says he hasn't been sick. Everyone's different, so it may or may not work for everyone. I believe even without scientific evidence that it just might be beneficial to some. Since we all need minerals and such, who's to say it doesn't help someone who may need what is in DE. Then again it may not be for everyone. My theory is, I'm not going to disagree with someone who has used it and believes it helped them, since I have never used it myself. For now I'm going to use it in my feed (chicken) and in the coops. My DH may try it for himself though. I guess I didn't realize when I started this thread, it was so controversial. I know a lot of people who use it and swear by it, especially with their chickens. But on this subject, I say let's all agree to disagree!!
It has been very interesting hearing everyones views! Anyone else wants to chime in, you are welcome! Thanks everyone!
And to DOnSoCalOC, Lucky you in finding and affording (ha ha!!) Organic feed! I can't find it around here for hundreds of miles, and shipping is awful. And to have DE mixed in is an added plus! I do believe it works on bugs. I know the non-food grade isn't supposed to be good for anything, but that it what I have been using for 3 yrs now, (should've read the bag more closely,
) and we haven't had a problem with any kind of mites or insects, except the occasional outbreak of flies, but we just sprinkle it on the shavings and under the roosts and we don't have a problem for long. We also try to clean the coops every month or two, but recently we kinda have slacked off a little. We've only cleaned 1 of them (we have 2) once since May, and we haven't gotten to the other yet. That is on the list for this eve. no matter what time! But even at that, we haven't had any problem with flies much at all, even in this heat.
And to DOnSoCalOC, Lucky you in finding and affording (ha ha!!) Organic feed! I can't find it around here for hundreds of miles, and shipping is awful. And to have DE mixed in is an added plus! I do believe it works on bugs. I know the non-food grade isn't supposed to be good for anything, but that it what I have been using for 3 yrs now, (should've read the bag more closely,