Eggscaping
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I just watched a P.Allen Smith segment on TV (a guy who produces shows where he talks about farming, farm-cooking, and such) in which he is talking about homeopathic remedies to keep chickens in good condition. He spoke about garlic, various herbs, and diatomaceous earth...recommending that it be added to feed and/or dust baths. And yet, I have also read that the tiny, microscopic shards can do great damage to a chicken's insides.
Why is there so much confusion and so many differing opinions? It seems like either it IS or it is NOT a good thing to use. If it truly damages a bird's trachea and/or stomach and intestines, seems like that can be proven. If not, and it helps with things such as lice or other pests, seems like that could be proven too. Is it just that commercial 'factory' chicken/egg producers use pesticides and so never delve into the DE debate because they don't have to? And that various people will always have their 'pet' remedies in which they believe no matter what?
Why is there so much confusion and so many differing opinions? It seems like either it IS or it is NOT a good thing to use. If it truly damages a bird's trachea and/or stomach and intestines, seems like that can be proven. If not, and it helps with things such as lice or other pests, seems like that could be proven too. Is it just that commercial 'factory' chicken/egg producers use pesticides and so never delve into the DE debate because they don't have to? And that various people will always have their 'pet' remedies in which they believe no matter what?