Diatromaceous earth

[Artic Chick]

I am a new chicken owner , well not quite my chickens arrive in June My husband and I are in the process of building our Coop . I have read differing views as to weather diatromaceous earth should be used and how to use it Some say in there food, others in the dust bath .I would appreciate some advice please.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

Welcome to our FUN-0menal community!
There are mixed opinions about the effectiveness of DE. I, personally, do not use it. Sand and/or top soil are perfect sources for dust baths!!
Best wishes!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
I wouldn't bother with it. It really does not do what all the articles out there claim it does.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hello and welcome to BYC - thanks for joining us. I’d suggest using the BYC search function for further insights into the subject.

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Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[007Sean]

Howdy and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[21hens-incharge]

I also do not use it. I use topsoil, sand and peat moss in the dusting areas.

For me the risks to their lungs (and mine) is just to high especially since the effectiveness is not proven.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
We are glad you joined this flock!
Jump right in and make yourself at home.
DE is a waste of money, save yours. It will not prevent or rid lice or mites and it does absolutely nothing for internal parasites.
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[fldiver97]

Welcome! I used diatomaceous earth briefly when I started out with chickens.... Haven’t used it in many years, the fine dust concerns me and after reading more about it I stopped using it. Good luck with your new flock

 

[N F C]

Hi, it's nice to have you here! Some people swear by DE and some don't...I personally do not use it.

Thanks for joining us!

 

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