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"Chickens fed DE were noticeably larger, with more meat,
stronger bones, ​healthier and free of parasites"
Of all farm animals, chickens and ducks respond the fastest to natural silica supplementation. Scientific trials have shown that when assessed against a control group, chickens fed natural silica were noticeably larger, with more meat, stronger bones, healthier and free of parasites.
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  • Easy to Use - simply mix with other food
  • Parasite control (Internal & External)
  • Reduces odours resulting in fewer flies
  • Improves the overall health of the chickens
  • Improves the quality of the eggs
  • Increases the quantity of eggs produced

It is recommended that Diatomaceous Earth replaces up to 15% of the feed for the first 30 days given to poultry to enable the DE to work efficiently. Reducing down to no less then 5% on a regular basis as a maintenance dosage.

When used in this quantity, the DE will reduce the amount of commercial feed required, allowing farmers to achieve significantly improved production and save on feed costs at the same time.

Trials demonstrated that feeding at this ratio of DE eases worm burdens that are present in the stomach of the birds and will reduce the smell emitted by droppings. The absence of any internal parasites as well as the improved overall health and well-being of the birds, can lead to measurable weight increases.
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​Eggs produced by hens regularly consuming diatomaceous earth have also been found to contain more yolk and more albumen than eggs laid by hens who do not.
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Other benefits identified were:
  • while the pens of the control group had lice in and around the sleeping areas, and lice was present on the chickens, the chickens that were fed DE were parasite free as were their pens.  
  • the smell emitted from the droppings was significantly lower than that of the control pens.
  • ​the results also showed that the average feed consumption for the pen containing the DE chickens was significantly higher, on a consistent basis, than that of the controlled pen.  
  • DE chickens had an increased amount of meat; the legs, breasts and overall size of the DE chickens were significantly higher than that of the controlled pen.


​Source: Uses for Diatomaceous Earth (DEOnline)
Reference: Endicott-Davies (2010)

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RESULTS OF THE USE OF CODEX FOOD-GRADE
DIATOMACEOUS EARTH WITH POULTRY,
C.S. Mangen, D.V.M., 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.

The test group was given 60 lbs. /27 kg of DE per 1 ½ tons (1500 kg) of standard mixed feed (17% protein) for 2 ½ months.

The following results were observed
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  • > There appeared to be fewer flies around test group

  • > Droppings were of a drier consistency, making for easier cleaning of the houses

  • > 75% less deaths in the test group.

  • > A 2-4 case-per-day increase in egg production by the test group​ compared to the controlled group.

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CAUTION: Do not confuse natural silica or food-grade Diatomaceous Earth with crystalline silica which is commercially produced by exposing amorphous silica to extreme heat for use in swimming pool filtration systems. Crystalline silica is extremely dangerous and must not be consumed by humans or animals, or used on gardens or agricultural crops. Pet Protector Hunter Valley does NOT supply, stock nor sell pool grade/crystalline silica.

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