Diatomaceous Earth with Poultry
C.S. Mangen, DVM, San Diego, California Using two groups of birds with each group consisting of 8,000 white leghorn caged layers in their pullet year which had been producing for five months. After feeding the test group 60 lbs. of diatomaceous earth per 1 1/2 tons of standard mixed feed (17% protein) for 2 1/2 […]
Diatomaceous Earth to Walking Horse
L. Thomas, Trainer, L. Frank Roper Stables, Winter Garden, Florida With horses fed approximately 5 oz. of diatomaceous earth mixed in the feed twice daily, the following results were observed: 1. Stopped scours even on horses that had not responded to any other medication.2. Noticeable fly reduction.3. Horses showed an increase in appetites.4. Weight gain […]
Diatomaceous Earth for pets & human use
Christine The dogs seem healthier; I have two collies and 4 Bitsers, as well as my mum’s dog. Certainly, it seems to be helping with parasites as we had some puppies we are helping find homes for and they had worms coming out their back end. After mixing DE in their food the worms disappeared […]
Diatomaceous Earth for my sheep
Kalma HayesBuccleugh FarmGeorge I keep a small flock of SA vleis Merino/ Witkop Dorpers. I was visited by a DE agent plus-minus 5yrs ago and I put all my sheep on DE with amazing results. You might not be aware but this area is not a sheep area according to the powers that be and […]