Dizzy-Deb Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Hi I have used the Stalosan F and need to replace now.. but have seen mention of Biodry. Which is the best do you think ?? thanks xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daxigirl Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 Biodry user here, never tried Stalosan. Happy enough with using it. Girls don't seem to be bothered by it. No real smell, scatters well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I've used both and stick with BioDri as I found that Stalosan was very light and tended to blow everywhere, including up my nose! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jools Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I've only used Stalosan so far - is there a difference between the two or are they pretty much the same thing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I think they do roughly the same job of disinfecting, but the BioDri is less powdery (more sort of crystalline) and doesn't blow about when I sprinkle it down. I quite like the smell of Stalosan, BioDri doesn't have any smell at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I've used both and stick with BioDri as I found that Stalosan was very light and tended to blow everywhere, including up my nose! No mites up there then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I have used both but prefer BioDri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutti Frutti Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I have a huge tub of Stalosan but don't actually like the smell! I found this website recently, comparing the two... http://forums.thepoultrykeeper.co.uk/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=29530 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chick wiggle Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I have always used Stalosan but have a tub of biodry ready when the stalosan runs out. Shame cos i love the smell of stalosan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I have used both but prefer biodry as stalosan tens to blow everywhere and doesn't taste very nice when you get it blown in your face. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 12, 2011 Share Posted April 12, 2011 I've used both and stick with BioDri as I found that Stalosan was very light and tended to blow everywhere, including up my nose! No mites up there then no, but it ruddy well hurts the inside of yer nose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 After buying a huge tub of Stalosan (biggest I'd ever, ever seen), I tried Bio dry. I like both though. But I'm going through the Stalo before I go on to Bio. I do like the smell of Stalo too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 It smells sort of like Germolene, doesn't it? I like the smell just not the texture and lightness of it. I use BioDri in the bunnies litter tray and also a sprinkle in the bottom fo the kitchen bin and the wheelie bins - keeps them all lovely and fresh. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 Ah, I guess it's a similar formula then. Coz I likes Germolene too. That used to be pink too - in those little cute tins that you couldn't open easily! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 YES! I still have one of the old tins too, just love the styling and the smell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 If Stalosan really hurts when it gets up one's nose then surely it can't be all that good for the chooks either Excuse my ignorance over this, but what actually are Bio Dry and Stalosan for? I couldn't seem to find either on the Omlet shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I haven't noticed them sneezing, but Stalosan does blow about a bit when you sprinkle it in the run. They are both powdered livestock disinfectants which will stop the build-up of any bacteria or intestinal worm eggs in the run or housing. Both are also excellent at drying up dampness which can cause smells. There are some helpful links in this thread which explain it better than I can. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted April 13, 2011 Share Posted April 13, 2011 I've still got lots of stalosan to use up, but I found it made the bedding in my WIR look really dirty because everything went pinky-brown. so once finished I'm going to give bio dry a go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy-Deb Posted April 13, 2011 Author Share Posted April 13, 2011 Thanks everyone for advice. I have gone for stalosan again, admit I do like the smell of it. Will try the bio next time. Pretty impressed with service had when ordered it, did it through ebay yesterday, and should have been delivered today but at work so managed to online move it to tomorrow when at home. Shame cant find it locally and had to mail order but as said great service from company supplying Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
