Stupid question - what is DE?

[MarieNC]

I see this abbreviation a lot with regard to keeping coops and runs clean. Can someone tell me what it is and anything else important about it? thank you!

 

[poultryhaven]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=1560-Food_Grade_DE

 

[PriceFamilyFarms]

diatomaceous earth and that link about tells ya all about it

 

[Zahboo]

Kills mites

 

[BonnieJean]

Hi Marie! It stands for diatomaceous earth. I'm pretty new to this, too, and don't personally use it, but lots of people do to help control bugs like mites and lice. I know that it's important to use food grade de

 

[MarieNC]

Well that was very quick and very helpful! Thanks, ya'll!