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DE.....what, where, when, how, why?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by Chickchix, Apr 10, 2008.

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  1. Apr 10, 2008 #1
    Chickchix

    Chickchix In the Brooder

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    Okay, so I'm getting the coop ready to move the girls out as soon as winter really leaves, and I saw lots of "DE" posts. For the litter, in the food, dust baths... My questions are:
    1. when do the chicks need the DE?
    2. Do I just sprinkle it in the food?
    3. Does it go into the bedding?

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  2. Apr 10, 2008 #2
    airmom1c05

    airmom1c05 Songster

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  3. Apr 10, 2008 #3
    Dawn419

    Dawn419 Lost in the Woods

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    You can also check out the food grade DE page that I'm working on...

    https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1560-Food_Grade_DE

    I've listed most all of the ways I use it here. I do use it in brooder bedding, now that I keep it on hand, and it has cut the smell down immensely...compared to the first time we kept chicks indoors.[​IMG]

    Hope this helps!

    Dawn
     
  4. Apr 10, 2008 #4
    Chickchix

    Chickchix In the Brooder

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    Thank you both so much. GREAT information! I can't wait to move my girls outside with their DE and deep litter digs!
     

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