Where do I get food-grade DE?

[Picco]

I am interested in using DE in a dust box but I don't know where to get the food-grade type. The only kinds I have seen are for either pools or gardens and they are no good. Any suggestions?

 

[Blondie]

I ordered mine from:www.hoeggergoatsupply.com. Although the website is acting a little wierd right now (??). It's $6.95 for 5 lbs, plus shipping, of course.

 

[AccidentalFarm]

Just a little blurb I found on DE:

Make sure the DE you use meets World Health Organization (WHO) safety standards. WHO cautions that DE with a crystalline silica content over three percent (3%) is dangerous for ingestion by humans or animals. Safe Solutions, Inc. DE has less than 1% free silica. Swimming pool DE ranges from 60% to 70% free silica.

I googled 'food grade DE' and got lots of hits.

 

[keljonma]

We got ours from our local farm co-op. It's used in maple syrup filtering in our area. We paid $15 for a 50# bag of Food Grade DE.

 

[wynedot55]

you can order DE from your feedstore.

 

[chicknmania]

The Chicken Doctor carries it at:
www.firststatevetsupply.com