To true Mary people think its natural its safe it is a proven cancer causing agent in humans so will be no different in chooks there is no scientific evidence that this works as people claim ask any poultry expert and he will tell you to stay away from it why make your hens risk cancer because you like the idea and Joe Blog has used it for years you try breathing it in all day .....
Diamonds have a hardness rating of 9, DE has a hardness rating of 7, if diamonds get wet they do nit lose their hardness, neither does DE. If you research DE you will find out why. I have given DE to chickens with runny poop suspecting parasites, clear the next day or so, sounds like it’s effective to me. DE is most effective against hardbodies insects with exoskeletons like ants, beetles, and roaches. Very effective against internal parasites...me and my dogs and cats take it too.
I have watched it kill bugs with my own eyes. I haven't been diagnosed with any cognitive or psychiatric disorders.
I've used it for over 10 years with chickens, cats and dogs. I dust their bodies with it, sprinkle it in the coop, and sometimes add a little to their food. I use food grade DE that is safe for humans. I'm careful not to have it blowing around in the air. I viewed it under a microscope in college. It's actually very pretty. I also work with low-income folks who cannot afford exterminator services. I've seen many of them use DE to get rid of bed bugs, roaches and ants. For the hard bodied insects, it is effective on drying up their eggs. I have experienced nothing but positive results.
