Silkie thread!

[tilosi]

Hi I am new to this thread--trying to get the whole thing read, but burning the candle at both ends......I'm on page 58, plus reading all the new posts since about page 204?. I hope to be hatching some silkies really soon, but have some other breeds now. My problem is flies......has anyone used Red Lake Earth Diatomaceous Earth with Calcium Bentonite? If so, how does it work for you? I've read mostly good stuff, but did read two not so good review regarding chickens. I had planned on buying the garden and poultry dust, but this seems to offer more benefit. I'm concerned for my present birds, and of course, my future silkies.
TIA

 

[chitown chicks]

howfunkyisurchicken- Seriously, this is why I want silkies.

 

[peepblessed]

Hi I am new to this thread--trying to get the whole thing read, but burning the candle at both ends......I'm on page 58, plus reading all the new posts since about page 204?. I hope to be hatching some silkies really soon, but have some other breeds now. My problem is flies......has anyone used Red Lake Earth Diatomaceous Earth with Calcium Bentonite? If so, how does it work for you? I've read mostly good stuff, but did read two not so good review regarding chickens. I had planned on buying the garden and poultry dust, but this seems to offer more benefit. I'm concerned for my present birds, and of course, my future silkies.
TIA

I started on this thread by first reading the whole thing. It was quite a silkie education! Sorry, can't help you with the product...

 

[ThaiChick]

Tilosi, what exactly are your concerns?

 

[tilosi]

I am just wondering if this brand is safe and anyone applies/uses it.

 

[chitown chicks]

I am just wondering if this brand is safe and anyone applies/uses it.

I'm far from being capable of giving advice regarding chickens, or birds of any kind. However, DE is widely used and very common in natural animal rearing circles. If you're concerned about it's safety I'd research DE and it's safety, efficacy, etc.
Also, it is my experience that some folks don't "buy into" DE and don't believe it works. That's up to the individual which is why I feel doing your own research will give you the best answers.
hth and gl

 

[RawrOsaur200]

AGREED!!!

 

[ThaiChick]

I've been using DE for awhile now. It's a dissicate. It's a natural, pesticide free way to control parasites. I spread it on bedding and in the dusting boxes.

 

[skyl3r]

I have some picture updates today. Got a few funny ones too! I decided to let the silkie chicks out today since I know I can catch them and they can't fly over our fence!

Trinity putting Einstein in the sandbox.


Einstein playing hide from Trinity!


Trying to keep from Trinity feeding him sand!



Scrambled, finally getting a little prettier...



Einstein just browsing around the yard!

 

[Fancy Feathers]

Gorgeous! Love the 1st picture of Trinity & Einstein.