@thehotmesshomestead: Let's talk about diatomaceous earth and chickens! This is a topic I've covered in the past, but since I shared recently about treating lice on our chickens, so many people have been telling me to use diatomaceous earth, and I feel like another video about this subject may be helpful! ##Chickens##CrazyChickenLady##Homestead##Homesteading##ChickenCoop##BackyardChickens##farm##Farming##FarmAnimals
I use it and mix it with first Saturday lime then sprinkle in the coop under the bedding. Just as a preventative but not a lot. and only in the spring and fall.
2025-08-10 23:31:08
9
codyvought680 :
I am new to chickens. how do you get ready for winter?
2025-08-10 23:38:31
5
LadyKaelyn :
Harold has been taking lessons from Creed. 😂
2025-08-11 00:30:53
1
Jordan K :
👏👏👏 Yes girl, thank you for sharing about this.
2025-08-11 01:40:11
2
🌽SaVaGeQuEeN_99🌽 :
You’re such a great pet owner and responsible homesteader ♥️♥️♥️👑👑👑
2025-08-10 23:27:35
3
Judilynn :
Thank you 😊. You information has truly helped me. On another note, have you ever had a rooster that didn’t like a color. Asking because I noticed you have some red on and today I had on red sweats (don’t judge) 😂 but he hated it and came after me and has never been aggressive before. I just don’t understand
2025-08-12 02:33:48
0
Lady Retta 🇺🇸🥓 :
Thank you! I have this discussion with people on the daily. Most people take this handed down advice (which at this point comes across like gospel) but never read the bag for themselves. Respritory, and skin irritation warnings are right on the label! Personally the only thing I use DE for is in my long term storage buckets of dry corn and grains.
2025-08-11 13:24:14
0
tamigreene0 :
People are supposed to use a mask when using DE.
2025-08-12 02:55:54
0
Memphis the farm dog :
I use DE but only food grade I learned it from an old farmer gal have not had an issue but I do put it in the bottom under the shavings also love first Saturday lime but everyone has there own methods
2025-08-12 03:17:41
2
Nicole1738 :
Im a new chicken owner and didnt know this but i have first Saturday lime i can use instead but what else can you use DE on just so i can use up the bag i already have?
2025-08-11 11:40:23
0
blessedwith3!/SAHM :
That chicken is so pretty
2025-08-11 00:11:13
0
Little farm down the hill🇨🇦 :
The issue for canadians is that most of the products aren't available for us here.
2025-08-11 07:37:16
4
Pretty Paws :
Thank you so much Savannah. Always pull great information.
2025-08-12 15:31:30
0
shastajohannessen3 :
I put it down on the ground where they were after I move their run. They’re not in it, but it helps the old ground in my opinion. Or I at least think it does. First rain it’s gone, but I like to sprinkle it all over where they were when I move them.
2025-08-18 13:43:07
0
Melly Kay :
yesss!! been saying this for years!
2025-08-26 14:24:09
0
mrsbailey :
Can you add these items to your Amzn storefront or site links if not already there? I stopped using it on my hens too bc its like fiberglass.
2025-08-16 03:40:31
0
btagriff :
I love Harold! Thanks for passing along your knowledge ♥️
2025-08-11 05:41:52
0
Bird Brain Farm🇨🇦 :
food grade doesnt mean inhalation grade and I appreciate seeing more people agree with this
2025-08-11 23:51:10
0
MiniKaye9 :
Lime has as many issues as well as it does from what I have read... Release more ammonia vs diatomaceous earth.. Not sure one is better then the other... Just information I've read from a few articles.
2025-08-11 01:29:13
0
Lynsay gibbs :
I use neem oil. Please tell me it’s okay 😂😂 because I don’t use DE either
2025-08-11 15:42:51
0
user3666023951310 :
I used a small bit of de once on my hens roosts ( without a mask ) I was coughing for months after. everytime I cleaned the coop or collected eggs I was breathing in. never again
2025-08-12 07:40:24
0
Suffers From Common Sense :
fun fact… I’ve been using it for decades and I’ve never had a chicken struggle with any respiratory issues. So… There’s that.
2026-04-22 16:40:59
0
🏴☠️FIREKILLER🏴☠️ 🚒🚑 :
❤️❤️❤️
2025-08-11 05:27:36
0
jebusthepope :
😂😂😂
2025-08-11 10:08:24
0
Charlotte Adams725 :
❤
2025-10-05 18:56:32
0
To see more videos from user @thehotmesshomestead, please go to the Tikwm
homepage.