Die-atamaceous Earth?

[marvmars]

My freinds two baby chicks recently died. Can too much D/E mixed in with the chick feed possible kill them? Its the only thing we can come up with...

 

[TACEYPERKINS]

I say yes it is possible. DE is not just used as a insectacide. It is also used as a drying agent or caking agent. And chicks systems are really sensitive. It is possible, They could have clogged up. But, it is very possible that it was coincidence too.

 

[DaughterOfEve]

I agree it is not for chicks. also the d/e should say "food grade" specifically.

 

[Chieftain]

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Actually, there is also a "Feed Grade" DE out there too...

 

[marvmars]

The DE is food grade, I mixed some up, just a tiny bit with the feed for my chicks and had no problem. My freind put quite a bit in so I suspect that is what happened. Thanks for your replies. We're so bummed out......