uses for DE (new? is this right kind)?

[ozark hen]

birdbrain, until you research this d.e. that you purchased, please do not use it just yet. Be positive before using it ok? I don't know the ingredients in my Food Grade D.E. and it is dark in the barn right now so I can't answer your question tonight.

 

[birdbrain2]

i did do some more searching and did find some posts of people using it here with no problems. its says on the bag to use with feed for all and any type of animal. the calcium is less than 2% of ingredients and 98% DE. farmers around here use it in large feed chutes to prevent caking, just like in pancake mix or dried spices/herbs. from what i found it is livestock quality not food quality. food grade=100% DE
and livestock quality 98% DE. i was worried about the calcium if it would be bad for developing chicks, so i am not putting it in food, just a tiny bit in dust bath and maybe later in bedding.

 

[ozark hen]

good for you. I am sorry, I meant to look at the ingredients on my bag today in the daylight but got busy and just plain forgot!