Help with diatomacious earth

[Pennys Mama]

Here are a few pics...thanks. I have read this is great stuff for nesting boxes, etc. to prevent and or kill mites.
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@Texas Kiki

 

[Kiki]

@Texas Kiki

Trash it.

 

[Pennys Mama]

Trash it.

Don't hold back now, tell 'em what ya really think!

 

[SurferchickinSB]

After reading about this product, I decided I wanted to try it for my small flock of 25 hens. Actually found it at my local farmers co-op, but realized after I opened it that it was not flour-like or powdery like I had read it should be. This is more granulated, but it reads 100% pure and for animals so I assumed it was the same! The product is mfg. by Animed products. Is this what I need or did I waste my money? Help please, and many thanks in advance. Gail

I don’t like diatomaceous earth, it’s bad for your lungs and also the chickens lungs. It makes everything dusty.

 

[Red-Stars-in-RI]

Does anyone have a link to a scientific study (or studies) on the topic they find especially informative?

 

[FlyWheel]

<Snip!> It is not useful for parasites inside or on the outside of your chickens. </Snip!>

Tell that to the ants that formerly occupied the very large mound in my yard!