Diatomaceous Earth is the fossilized remains of ancient algal shells called Diatoms or Phytoplankton. Diatoms are the grass of the waterways of the planet. Much in the same way grass is the staple food of land based herbivores. Diatoms (algae) are the foundation basis of all aquatic life and form the most plentiful group of individual species known to man. There are more types of Diatoms in the world than all land plants combined.
Key Benefits:
- Poultry, Pets and Livestock can be dusted or brushed in DE as a chemical free aid to rid themselves of external parasites such as fleas, ticks, mites and lice.
- Kills any bugs it comes into contact with – every-time! However, the insect must come into contact with DE in order for it to work.
- Positive benefits on internal parasitic control for poultry, farm animals, domestic pets and equestrian applications.
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Pure diatomaceous earth food grade fossil shell flour
Kittens | 1/2 teaspoon per day |
Adult Cats | 1 teaspoon per day |
Puppies | 1/2 to 1 teaspoon p/day dependent upon size and breed |
Small Dogs under 15kg | 1 teaspoon per day |
Medium Dogs 15kg – 35kg | 1 tablespoon per day |
Large Dogs over 35 - 50kg | 2 tablespoons per day |
Giant Dogs 50kg + | 2 heaped tablespoons + per day |
Cattle, Dairy Cows, Pigs | 2% of dry feed ration per day |
Chickens, Pheasants, Quail | 5% mixed in feed per day |
Goats, Sheep, Alpacas, Llamas | 2% in grain per day |
Horses, Ponies, Donkeys | 1/2 to 1 cup in daily ration |
Zoo animals | 2% in daily feed |
Two legged mammals | 1 heaped tablespoon |