Using DE and or Stall Dry

[dot n'dave]

Does anyone use DE with products like Stall Dry, or even Sweet PDZ?
We're building our coop right now and are planning to use DE as a mite and worming preventative, but should I be using anything else??
BTW, we are going to be having a good bit of sand in the run too, to give them opportunity for dust baths.
Any feed back would be great!

 

[chandasue]

Personally I don't find a need for Sweet PDZ. If you keep it clean the odor is minimal.

 

[Garden Gal]

I have always used PDZ and DE in the coop just for peace of mind. I used the deep litter method and apply a little bit of each when ever I turn over or add more shavings. The coop is well veniltated and the PDZ might be overkill, but it is not expensive and gives me another level of "control". JMHO.

 

[teach1rusl]

Lots of folks seem to like using sand in the run. It's suggested, for better drainage, to put down a layer of small rock under a few inches of sand. I've read that sand cleans up really easily with a rake too.

I only use DE. I use dropping boards and spot clean daily, so I've never had a need for the other products.

 

[Partyfowl]

Quote:
Do you buy the granules or the powder of PDZ?

 

[cobrien]

I have a sand run, the sand is over gravel. I use DE as fly/parasite control and stall dry as moisture control if things get a little moist. This is the first I've heard of PDZ but I'm glad I learned about it in case I need it.

 

[Whispering Winds]

What is this Sweet PDZ?

 

[dot n'dave]

Its a horse stall freshener.

 

[ChickenMama18]

dot n'dave :

Its a horse stall freshener.

Ok, I've had three horses and never knew this! LOL!​

 

[Motherof4]

Ok what is DE?