Chickens want to look good too!

Why Diatomaceous Earth for Poultry?

DE is USDA approved as an anti-caking agent for animal feed. It is FDA approved for internal and external use and has a rating of Food Chemical Codex Grade.

This remarkable substance is a natural desiccant. By drying up manure faster, it controls odors as well as keeps coops cleaner and drier.

DE contains 15 trace minerals including calcium, potassium, copper, zinc, phosphorous, silica, and selenium. Mixing Diatomaceous Earth with feed increases egg production and shell hardness.

Deodorization and absorption are natural functions of Diatomaceous Earth. The benefits will continue as undigested DE passes through and settles on cage or coop floors.

Our Diatomaceous Earth is OMRI (Organic Material Review Institute) listed Food Chemical Codex Grade. It is non-treated, freshwater Diatomaceous Earth that is mined, sifted, and bagged in the USA.

Instructions

• Sprinkle the coop or cage floor with shavings. Sprinkle in nesting boxes between layers of hay and mix a small amount into dusting bins.
• Add one pound or 6 cups to every 50 pounds of feed.
• Use as a white wash for roosts and walls. Mix one cup of DE to 1/2 gallon of water. Stir frequently.

Ingredients: 100% Diatomaceous Earth (Amorphous non-crystaline silica).

Chickens love to take baths, not in water, but in dust.

Backyard chickens should have constant access to a dust box. It's a natural, non-polluting cleaner.

A dust bath encourages ruffling and preening. Both of these are necessary for healthy chickens. Ruffling dislodges dirt, dander, and feather flakes. Preening releasews new oils that spread under the feathers to keep them in good condition and waterproof.

Lumino Dusting Bath Powder is a blend of specially selected earth minerals, clay, washed sand, dust, oyster shell powder, and crushed alfalfa meal. This fine loose mix is easily fluffed under the feathers.

Providing bathing facilities for the "ladies" couldn't be easier. A heavy-duty plastic tub with a seal-tight lid makes an ideal box. It can be moved around easily, left open on sunny days, and closed or moved into the coop during inclement weather. Be sure the box or tub is sturdy, as the ladies often perch on the sides waiting for their turn.

When baby chicks can venture outside they are mature enough for a dust bath.

DIRECTIONS FOR USE: If the box is located in the coop, place the chickens' food at the opposite end to keep it dust free. For free-range chickens, use a box or dig a hole in a sheltered area to keep it dry.

Add additional powder as the level drops and keep free of droppings and foreign matter.

Your "ladies" give you delicious eggs and entertainment with their playful antics. Now you can reward them by adding these fragrant flowers and botanical herbs to their nesting boxes.

Our proprietary aromatic blend comforts hens, making them feel safe and at ease. High in anti-oxidants for boosting immune systems, it will often steady a brooding hen, and it forms a protective barrier against parasites and other pests. Your chickens will coo when they smell these healthy delights.

EASY TO USE:
Scatter a small amount (1 or 2 tablespoons)in each nesting box.
For the coop, sprinkle lightly on the floor.
Can also be added to dust baths.

POTPOURRI IN YOUR HOME

• Place in paper or fabric sachets and let the fragrance rejuvenate drawers and closets
• Place in a small decorative bowl on your nightstand and relax to the calming lavender natural sleep aid
• Simmer on the stove for a delightful floral/herb air freshener
• Substitute for wedding rice
• Incorporate in candle making, soap crafting
• decorate homemade papers