Lime Vs chickens!!

[KDbeads]

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Hydrated lime = calcium hydroxide http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calcium_hydroxide
Very reactive substance when water is added, creates an exothermic (hot) reaction with water, it's the catalyst that causes the 'setting' of concrete/cement. Can be very caustic in nature and will erode steel and iron (especially the rear differential and shocks of your truck if you drive over it every day, hubby worked at a lime plant) .
Primary cause of chemical pneumonia in those working in the lime industry.

Ag lime = calcium carbonate http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agricultural_lime

Calcium carbonate...... read the ingredients on your bottle of Tums

 

[GardenWeasel]

More questions on forms of lime. I bought a bag of pelleted lime for the garden. The brand is Aglime but can't find a ingredient listing other than agra pel calcitic limestone pellets. Can I use this in the coop?

 

[patandchickens]

calcitic lime = ground limestone of the type that is mainly calcium carbonate.

should be quite safe for the chickens.

if you are unsure, lick your hand and stick it in the bag, then wait a half hour, if you are not in the emergency room then it is fine for the chickens LOL

Pat

 

[KDbeads]

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No need to wait that long, if your hand starts tingling in about 5 minutes it's hydrated

 

[willheveland]

I guess I didn't realize there was a brand called Aglime. When I said "Ag" Lime I meant Agricultural grade lime. The stuff I meant usually is gray or yellow/goldish color. Don't get me wrong I use hydrated(bleach white) around my chickens I'm just careful not to put it down too heavy.I knew some would say you shouldn't use it. I think the yellow stuff they even use in animal food in small amounts for calcium.

The pelleted is usually for your lawn so it can be broadcasted through a spreader. Then it breaks down after a good rain. Really wouldn't be the best for your coop. The fine flour stuff works the best and just give it a light dusting. Will