How much DE to add to feed?

[SandraChick]

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Yup...DE everytime...(exept when I run out)...OH and good news...I just found a local source!!! YIPPEE>.. 50# for $18 which is what I used to spend JUST on Shipping!

May I ask why you put it in the water?

Also... I sprinkle it in my coop, nest boxes, and their favorite dusting areas.

Sandra

 

[Dawn419]

Sandra,

I've read that adding a little DE to your waterers keeps the alga down. Will find that site and post it here in a few...

DH got home early, gotta go clean some fish tanks, will hunt the site up when I get home.

Dawn

 

[jjthink]

For the folks who asked what DE is, if you get any be sure it's FOOD GRADE DE.

 

[Dawn419]

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Found it....A small amount applied to livestock waterers keeps algae from growing on hot summer days.

Dawn

 

[SandraChick]

thanks for the link!

Sandra

 

[earthnut]

Newbie question alert! What's DE for? Thanks!

 

[Dawn419]

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Hi & Welcome to the Madness!

It stands for Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth

Dawn

 

[J.R. Richards]

The question now is, Why do you you mix DE in with their feed, what does it do for the chickens.

 

[Dawn419]

J.R. Richards :

The question now is, Why do you you mix DE in with their feed, what does it do for the chickens.

Read the link I posted...

Dawn​

 

[earthnut]

Thanks, Dawn, for the welcome and link!

It sounds real useful, and I'm intrigued by the dog and fruit tree uses it mentioned too.