Chooks Aloud Posted February 1, 2008 Share Posted February 1, 2008 When I clean out the guineas cage, is it okay to sprinkle diatom around the cage like I do with the chooks to deter bugs/beasties? Can you also sprinkle it on the guineas as a deterrent, like I do the chooks? Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickybaby Posted February 2, 2008 Share Posted February 2, 2008 Not having used Diatom myself then I can't honestly say but I'd be careful about sprinkling it directly onto the guinea-pigs. There are certain things that are dangerous for guinea-pigs so i'd check very carefully first. I just use disinfectant when I'm scrubbing out my hutch and make sure it's thoroughly dry before putting the animals back, not very easy in this cold weather! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...