Usage of lime.

[NatJ]

You can't use hydrated lime on the floor of a chicken coop or barn or anywhere else people or animals walk around & can get in it. It will irritate their respiratory system and burn their skin & feet. It can blind them if medical attention isn't provided.This stuff gets hot when you add water.

I've certainly read that about quicklime.

But I thought hydrated lime was safe, because the water has already been added and the heat-producing reaction is over?

 

[McChooky]

I've certainly read that about quicklime.

But I thought hydrated lime was safe, because the water has already been added and the heat-producing reaction is over?

Hydrated lime has a chemical reaction thats much weaker than quick lime however you don't want it around kids or animals.I scattered some on the ground after I snaked my septic tank clean out .Night crawlers & earthworms started crawling like snakes to get away.

 

[McChooky]

I've certainly read that about quicklime.

But I thought hydrated lime was safe, because the water has already been added and the heat-producing reaction is over?

Hydrated lime https://www.absorbentproductsltd.com/the-dangers-of-hydrated-lime/

"Finding the correct Hydrated Lime for limewashing brick fireplaces and walls can be very confusing and downright frustrating with so many products sharing “Hydrated Lime” name. Hydrated Lime for Gardening/Agriculture is not the same as Hydrated Lime Type S and neither are High Calcium Hydrated Lime, used for whitewashing bricks. Yes, they are all white powders, but they are completely different substances. Knowing the difference is vital for successfully whitewashing brick fireplaces and homes.
https://allprojectsgreatandsmall.com/how-to-whitewash-with-lime-hydrated-lime-vs-garden-lime/

 

[JanKuziel]

Hydrated lime https://www.absorbentproductsltd.com/the-dangers-of-hydrated-lime/

"Finding the correct Hydrated Lime for limewashing brick fireplaces and walls can be very confusing and downright frustrating with so many products sharing “Hydrated Lime” name. Hydrated Lime for Gardening/Agriculture is not the same as Hydrated Lime Type S and neither are High Calcium Hydrated Lime, used for whitewashing bricks. Yes, they are all white powders, but they are completely different substances. Knowing the difference is vital for successfully whitewashing brick fireplaces and homes.
https://allprojectsgreatandsmall.com/how-to-whitewash-with-lime-hydrated-lime-vs-garden-lime/

This is from a google search about first Saturday lime:
“First Saturday Lime is a patent pending formula made from calcium hydroxide. They took hydrated lime and, with a patent pending process, made it insoluble, which means it does not react with moisture. The end result is a strong insect repellant and bacteria control, that is safe enough for humans and animals to touch.Apr 11, 2021”

 

[McChooky]

This is from a google search about first Saturday lime:
“First Saturday Lime is a patent pending formula made from calcium hydroxide. They took hydrated lime and, with a patent pending process, made it insoluble, which means it does not react with moisture. The end result is a strong insect repellant and bacteria control, that is safe enough for humans and animals to touch.Apr 11, 2021”

They add citric acid to their formula to lower the alkalinity so it won't burn.It also won't kill as many bugs lol

 

[JanKuziel]

They add citric acid to their formula to lower the alkalinity so it won't burn.It also won't kill as many bugs lol

I don’t find that to be the case. I have used it and it works brilliantly for me. And my coop is in a woodsy area art of our yard.

 

[McChooky]

I don’t find that to be the case. I have used it and it works brilliantly for me. And my coop is in a woodsy area art of our yard.

FSL is safer which is why it sells.

 

[JanKuziel]

FSL is what I’m talking about lol

 

[NatJ]

Hydrated lime https://www.absorbentproductsltd.com/the-dangers-of-hydrated-lime/

"Finding the correct Hydrated Lime for limewashing brick fireplaces and walls can be very confusing and downright frustrating with so many products sharing “Hydrated Lime” name. Hydrated Lime for Gardening/Agriculture is not the same as Hydrated Lime Type S and neither are High Calcium Hydrated Lime, used for whitewashing bricks. Yes, they are all white powders, but they are completely different substances. Knowing the difference is vital for successfully whitewashing brick fireplaces and homes.
https://allprojectsgreatandsmall.com/how-to-whitewash-with-lime-hydrated-lime-vs-garden-lime/

Ah, that makes sense.
Another case of too many things with the same name.
Not only are there too many kinds of "lime," there are even too many kinds of "hydrated lime"!

 

[MamaFox78]

A lot of folks use diatomaceous earth in their coops but The Chicken Chick and other sources warn against it as a potential hazard to chickens health. First Saturday lime does not have those same issues and works as well. Just thought I’d put that out there since so many have mentioned DE.

Just out of curiosity, what are the potential hazards with DE? I could see respiratory issues being a problem if there's too much floating around, but otherwise I thought it was pretty safe?

I've heard so many conflicting things about a lot of chicken care stuff... like pine shavings are bad, but I also see many people use them... straw is bad, except in nesting boxes... etc. Trying to sift through info can be so confusing! LOL