Supplies in Bay Area

[eastbaychicks]

Help, is there anyone from the Bay Area that has resources for supplies.

I purchased chicken scratch from the Alamo feed store and it was laden with bugs. The Livermore store is..... limited, and I'm really looking for food grade DH as well.

Also, I need a great way to get rid of flies. Since I brought my chickens home I have flies EVERYWHERE and it's making me so sick. We used to eat outside every night and now we can't. Help!

 

[midas]

I Live over on the Peninsula and drive over to Halfmoon Bay Feed Store.

Jan

 

[eastbaychicks]

Do they have the DH there? Any chance they have organic feed? Is this overkill to use organic feed?

I love half moon bay esp the coastal access from the Ritz! My dog loves that beach. I just wish I could take my chickens to the beach too.

 

[midas]

They have organic feed over there too. Probably have DH too but I suggest you call.
Mike's feed store in San Leandro has organic food too.

Jan

 

[kcfuerst]

I don't live in the Bay Area, but about 100 miles from there. However, this could help you in the DE department. I had a hard time finding Diatomaceous earth that didn't cost an arm and a leg and only came in small bags from selected nurseries. Here is where I buy mine now, and even with shipping, is only $1 lb which is way cheaper than I have found anywhere else. They have a super catalogue and is a fun place to shop.

http://www.groworganic.com/item_PMB105_Diatomaceous_Earth_50_Lb_Bag.html

 

[Cluckhead]

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My parents found the food grade DE up in Valley Springs. I tried to order it from the Alamo feed store but they were kind of sketchy about what it would cost when it arrived. It was a HUGE bag. I can spare a bit if you want some.

For flies, in addition to the DE, I bought a fly trap from Orchard that you hang in a tree and add water to. It smells like death but works real good.