Study of feeding DE (diatomaceous earth) very positive!

[Bear Foot Farm]

It's common for such a factor to be noted in studies of this type, whether the subject of the study is DE, peas, beet pulp, digestive enzymes, beet pulp, etc.

So there's still no proof the DE alone is what caused the difference, since the hens were "free ranging", meaning they can't be sure what else the birds actually ate.

The results of this study suggest that there is no evidence that DE is an effective treatment
to control gastrointestinal parasitic infections of free-range laying hens.

However, DE as a feed ingredient may maintain body mass, increase
egg production and improve egg quality in free range laying hens fed
an organic diet."​

 

[ChickiKat]

I want to know what the dif is between food grade DE and DE that is not marked food grade?

 

[BovieVei]

Where can you buy DE? I've seen it mentioned in several places and don't know where to get ahold ofmit.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I want to know what the dif is between food grade DE and DE that is not marked food grade?

Food Grade is just as it comes from the ground, while the filter type is heat treated , which changes the crystalline structure and makes it more hazardous to breath​

 

[Neil Grassbaugh]

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If you are short on money I would not consider DE a bluechip "investment" for you.

 

[dragonlair]

The non-food grade stuff made for swimming pools is actually not real DE, its made of fiberglass.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

The non-food grade stuff made for swimming pools is actually not real DE, its made of fiberglass.

Totally false information

Google is your friend​

 

[Medicine Man]

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Maybe you're thinking of the cartridge type filters, which are polyester fiber. Or one of the numerous DE alternatives. Or perhaps it's the fact that many of the filter tanks are/were made of fiberglass.

 

[ChickiKat]

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Maybe you're thinking of the cartridge type filters, which are polyester fiber. Or one of the numerous DE alternatives. Or perhaps it's the fact that many of the filter tanks are/were made of fiberglass.

The non food grade that I have is actually for killing slugs.... not as fun as salting them, but just as effective!!

 

[leonphelps]

non-food grade has heavy metals that are harmful to anything that consumes it.


food grade has none of these metals.