Didnt want to hijack the cleaning coop thread

[supermommy]

Ok so this DE stuff. Do you use it even if your chickens dont have mites/lice etc?

Were do i get it?

I tryed to research it a bit but is it something you put on them?

Any info on this would be great. Thanks much in advance!

 

[patandchickens]

There are loads and loads of threads on it, some of them quite long -

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/search.php?search_id=35518881

just browse, you'll get a sampling of peoples' thoughts on it.

Have fun,

Pat

 

[valentinebaby]

Here's a website that supplies some info on it:

http://www.dirtdoctor.com/organic/garden/faq/letter/D/

If you go the article on "Diatomaceous Earth With Poultry" and the other articles, it may help you make up your mind whether to use it or not. I use it sparingly and have had good success with it, but not everyone on here uses it. Do your own research and make your own choice.

 

[australorpchick]

You can put in on them and your coop as a preventative measure. It really helps keeps the flies away too.

 

[ticker9400]

Dont forget it must be food grade DE....
good luck