Eggshell Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I've decided to avoid diatomaceaous earth because of the silica issues, but am currently using Bio Dri powder as disinfectant. A blurb on one website seemed to suggest it has silica ingredients too. Does anyone know what it does contain and whether there are any similar health considerations around Bio Dri? I chose it over Stalosan because it claims to be approved in organic farming - but it does seem difficult to find a completely safe/environmentally-friendly solution, short of having dozens of acres of pasture... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjp Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 I've copied this from the Biodri safety data sheet from herehttp://www.chicken-house.co.uk/SDS%20BioDri.doc COMPOSITIONAL INFORMATION. Blend of natural minerals, polysaccharide and mineral and essential oils the tub I've got hasn't got anything about ingredients on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eggshell Posted September 26, 2015 Author Share Posted September 26, 2015 Yes, the data sheet is what I was looking at. The reactivity data suggests to me that there's some sort of silica ingredient in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat tails Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Reading the data sheet, it is very clear on the safety measures you need to take which is none. The element silicon is the main element in sand, a very common element to find in different substances. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chooksRCute Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 I had a bit of a flip over all the chemicals I was using to keep my chooks clean & safe & the effects on composting/ food chain. After a lot of research the only product I found that was Defra approved and was advertised as environmental & ecologically safe was Bolshaw's. I've ordered some but yet to use as I'm using up the Bio dri & Stalosan I had first - they're all so damn expensive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasperaliceuk Posted October 11, 2015 Share Posted October 11, 2015 Does anyone find that their chickens eat the Bio Dry? No ill effects but whatever its sprinkled on they just all munch on it. Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
