Using food grade Diatomaceous Earth, DE?

[wxdude99]

My advice is to use it sparingly or you'll end up choking when the dust gets kicked up. I've only used a couple of cups full.

 

[dturren]

Hello: I understand that breathing DE in not good for your lungs and that you should wear a mask to protect them. (I just hold my breath!!!) Then, I thought about the chickens. Why wouldn't it harm the lungs of the chickens? What are your thoughts?
Thanks, Donna

 

[Okla-doodle-doo]

What are the actual benefits supposed to be for using it? Is it a wormer,tonic,or for mites and such.

 

[kimthom66]

I just bought Diatomaceous Earth-Food Grade-10 Pounds by: Nature's Wisdom' by Nature's Wisdom on Amazon for $25.99 FREE shipping! Please tell me that I bough the correct type? I am a newbie and wanted to sprinkle it over the new sand I added to my chicken run as well as maybe some in the coop.

 

[Messipaw]

Yes. That's what I use.