frenchlayer Posted May 21, 2008 Share Posted May 21, 2008 Dear All. Does anyone live in Devon and know where I can purchase DE. I am coming back in July for a quick break and bringing the car, and as we can't get it here, and OH won't be in the car I was going to fill his place in the car with sacks of it. I know we have BOCM pauls, Mole Valley Farmers that I can think of, would these generally stock it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Is DE Diatomaceous Earth? I think it needs spelling out, as I am not sure people will know what DE is. But perhaps it isn't: you wouldn't want sacks of it as it goes such a long way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Hi Frenchlayer If it is Diatom you're after, I agree with Gallina - you won't need loads of it. I have a 500g container which is still more than half full after 9 months. I only use it once a week to sprinkle round the eglu after cleaning. You can put it in their food too but again, not great amounts. This is stuff I've got: Diatom Sorry if it's something else entirely you're after . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchlayer Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Doh sorry. Yes, its such a long word to spell!. But thats the stuff I need. Ah good to know I won't need kilos of it, now I will have room for clotted cream Any ideas where I can get it please. Many thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 Perhaps you could order it online and get it delivered to where you're going in Devon? Here's one supplier: J W Titmuss If you decide you want loads (to save the hassle of getting it again), these people sell it in larger quantities: www.foranimals.co.uk Hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchlayer Posted May 22, 2008 Author Share Posted May 22, 2008 Thanks for that. Seems wierd they 15kg for 29.99 and 20kg for £60.00, which seems very out of proportion. Will order quickly incase it's an error. Merci beaucoup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 22, 2008 Share Posted May 22, 2008 im in Devon and have never seen diatom in our local mole valley. The only place I have seen it is online im afraid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchlayer Posted May 23, 2008 Author Share Posted May 23, 2008 Dear Chelsea. Thanks for the info. I will order it online and get it delivered to my friends then. We used to live in Exeter and Crediton. Loved going to the Chicken farm in crediton and having a cake and coffee. Hmm, I might check with them and see if they sell it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Loved going to the Chicken farm in crediton and having a cake and coffee. . that's where I got my hens from - its lovely there isnt it? I darent go and look for you (hubby wont let me go there again!! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenchlayer Posted May 24, 2008 Author Share Posted May 24, 2008 Hmm, I know what you mean. I have to go and buy more food this week and by OH says I am forbidden to return with even one extra hen But we have agreed that if we lose one, I can replace it with two. I have emailed them in Crediton and await their reply if not I will buy online from 'Ain't "Ooops, word censored!"ody there's' recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
