Laura & CTB Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Okay so if Diatom is harmful to humans if inhaled- why is it not harmful to chickens who must be inhaling it by spending 15 minutes in the dust bath flinging it thither and yon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theherd123 Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I dont know! Chickens are super! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubereglu Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'm not sure-sorry to be useless. I don't think it's too safe, but in smallamounts I think you'll be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Obviously chickens are like Bill Clinton -- they don't inhale. Seriously, I wouldn't have thought that Diatom is hugely dangerous for either humans or chickens to inhale: it's not like asbestos dust. It could just cause coughing or asthma in susceptible people. All fine particles are best avoided, but they're not usually lethal. And once weighed down with soil the Diatom wouldn't be filling the air, even if it does fly about a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted October 18, 2006 Author Share Posted October 18, 2006 Obviously chickens are like Bill Clinton -- they don't inhale. I've just spat my white wine over the keyboard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Nice one Gallina! Have a glass of wine and take the rest of the evening off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I get a bit wheezy from the hemcore so I'll have to be careful when I get Diatom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Where do you get your Hemcore, Fee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hi Shona, I get it - and all my feed, grit etc, - from Galloway and Macleod in Stonehouse which is only 5 mins up the road. Country supplies at Lanark market also have hemcore and all the other bits and bobs, its about 20 mins from me. Do you have a local supplier? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I've not been able to track one down yet - am off to do some phoning horsey suppliers over the weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Would only be about 40 mins drive for you to Lanark if you're stuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I'll keep it in mind if I can;t find anything closer, thanks Fee! (It's amazing how close Ooompa-Loompa land is to Lanark! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Don't Millers at Fordel do these bits Shona (yes I am still at work ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 I've not tried the Fordel one yet - I tried the Dalkieth one and they looked at me blankly. They're my first phone call tomorrow. (Sorry but the scones are finished, by the way - you can't have much longer left surely?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 If you're struggling I could pick some up for you and meet you half way - not been out the Oopma Loompa road for a while - its a nice run! It was cheaper to buy 5 bags - so I did! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Thanks Fee - will do some calling tomorrow, and if unsuccesful, I'll PM you! Ooompa-Loompa Land is LOVELY this time of year! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Stuff still isn't here Shona and it will take a good hour to put away when it arrives - eventually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 S'cause the driver stopped off at my house to have some homemade scones, and fresh coffee....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Didn't think you were en route via carlisle He will be getting something when he finally shows and it won't be tea and scones Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Didn't think you were en route via carlisle He will be getting something when he finally shows and it won't be tea and scones Still not there?? THAT'S how good my scones are! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Hopefully be here in about 20 minutes Just show him the door please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 18, 2006 Share Posted October 18, 2006 Am kicking him out as I type! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 19, 2006 Share Posted October 19, 2006 Actually he probaly called in on his way home as he stays in Oompa Loompa Land as well Finally got away at 01.45 Back in and raring to go (not) at 08.15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
