Where do you get food grade DE?

[1776]

So back to the OP's question... What is it used for? why would you mix it in bedding, sprinkle on the run and mix it with their food? sorry, im also a newbie

 

[Moabite]

Here is a good but lengthy explanation of food grade DE. It is an ad however.

Diatoms are tiny creatures who have skeletons made of quartz (SiO2) The skeletons act like millions of microscopic obsidian knives that abrade the joints on insects causing them to dehydrate and die. I am skeptical that it works when wet, but I remain open to the thought that it could.

 

[Emmalion]

I got mine on amazon with free shipping. I plan on feeding it to the animals to help with flea and ticks along with keeping the chickens healthy and bug free.

 

[Cowgirl71]

I get mine from Azure Standard. Very reasonably priced.

 

[msbee]

I bought mine from here http://www.earthworkshealth.com/

 

[newchknmama]

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Thank you < I had lost track of my ost

but I haven't found any yet. My feed store carries stall dry and someone said you can use it too but I am thinking it isnt going to accomplish the same thing DE does. SO Im still looking for a local supplier.

 

[Hoss1975]

You don't have to buy food grade DE,what i do is buy the stuff for oil spills,you can get it at your local napa store.But it has to be rinsed until the water runs clear(it takes a while),and you have food grade DE

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[newchknmama]

I found some! At a local pet supply place. It is food grade and said it was 50 lbs for $38 bucks. I havn't bought any yet but will be soon as my coop is almost complete and I have 6 firls in my garage that I want OUT!