Harris Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth (DE) is composed of 100% ground freshwater DE, with no additives. The product is made of the naturally occurring fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of algae that forms in freshwater. These remains are ground up into a soft, fine white powder that carries many different uses. It’s chemical free and completely safe to use around children and pets.
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Poultry
Getting poultry to adjust to the addition of Diatomaceous Earth is pretty simple. It’s addition is safe for all aspects of the fowls lifestyle. They do extremely well when DE is used for dusting. You can just set out a pan and allow them to throw it all over themselves or sprinkle in their favorite dusting spot. Diatomaceous Earth should also be added to their food source at a rate of 1/2 to 1% of dry weight in food. Not only do the chickens benefit from a daily dose but it also minimizes competition from unwanted pests in the food.
Dogs and Cats
The introduction of Diatomaceous Earth to a dog or cats food is a little more difficult. They resist changes in food more readily, especially if they are on a dry food diet. The easiest way is to add DE to wet foods or table scraps and slowly increase the amount of dry kibbles over a period of a week or two. After this adjustment period they won’t even notice and will happily lick the bowl clean!
Cats……………………………….1/2 – 1 teaspoon
kittens……………………….1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon
Dogs 100 lbs+…………………..2 Tablespoons
Dogs 50 to 100 lbs………………1 Tablespoon
Dogs under 50 lbs………………..2 teaspoons
Small Dogs………………………..1/2 teaspoon