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UltraCruz® Poultry Diatomaceous Earth in resealable packaging, designed for easy use, providing natural and organic dust baths for chickens, promoting a healthier environment for poultry.
UltraCruz® Poultry Diatomaceous Earth in resealable packaging, designed for easy use, providing natural and organic dust baths for chickens, promoting a healthier environment for poultry.

Diatomaceous Earth for Chickens – UltraCruz®

by Santa Cruz Animal Health
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Chicken perimeter pest control designed to naturally remove pests from chicken coops.
    • Natural poultry pest control intended for use in common areas
    • Contains organic Diatomaceous Earth
    • Can be used for removing parasite contamination from your flock
    • Provided as a spreadable powder that can be used in dust bath areas
    • Developed and manufactured in the USA with globally-sourced ingredients by Santa Cruz Animal Health
    • Highly recommended by others, see testimonials in tab below
    • Same day shipping on orders received before 3:30 PM Central Time Monday-Friday.
    • DISCOUNT: Bulk orders of UltraCruz® Animal Health products totaling $500 or more receive a 5% discount.
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2 lb
$13.95Autoship: $13.25
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10 lb
$29.95Autoship: $28.45
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UltraCruz® Poultry Diatomaceous Earth for Chickens

  • For chickens of all stages of production
  • May remove pests and parasites from coops and topical pests from your birds
  • Safe for year round usage

UltraCruz® Poultry Diatomaceous Earth for Chickens is an organic, natural way to remove pests and parasites from your chicken coops and other common areas where your chickens live. This chemical free powder absorbs moisture that can be common growing conditions for common parasites that can infect your flock and cause illness and reduces egg production. This can be used to remove ticks, lice, mites and worms that cause irritation and feather loss to your flock.

Diatomaceous Earth for Chickens - An orange rooster surrounded by several other chickens

Along with common coop cleaning practice, UltraCruz® Poultry Diatomaceous Earth for Chickens is a great way to keep your coops as clean as possible, providing the best living conditions for your chickens, while also providing you peace of mind knowing it is all organic and natural.

References:

  1. Effect of diatomaceous earth on parasite load, egg production, and egg quality of free-range organic laying hens.  |  Bennett, DC., et al. 2011. Poult Sci. 90: 1416-26. PMID: 21673156
  2. Diatomaceous Earth for Arthropod Pest Control: Back to the Future.  |  Zeni, V., et al. 2021. Molecules. 26: PMID: 34946567
  3. Evaluation of adsorbents to ameliorate the adverse effects of aflatoxin B1 on blood biochemicals, immune response and histopathology of liver in broiler chickens  |  Silambarasan S., Singh Ram, Mandal A.B. 2015. Indian Journal of Poultry Science. 50(3): 267-271.
  4. Growth performance parameters and selected quality traits of meat and femoral bone of broiler chickens fed diet supplemented with amorphous diatomaceous earth  |  Wiewiora M., Lukasiewicz M. 2017. Annals of Warsaw University of Life Sciences - SGGW. Animal Science. 56(1).
  5. Study on efficacy of diatomaceous earth to ameliorate aflatoxin induced patho-morphological changes in kidneys of broiler chicken  |  AW Lakkawar, HD Narayanaswamy and ML Satyanarayana. 2017. Journal of Entomology and Zoology Studies. 5(6): 2122-2127.
  6. Study on Efficacy of Diatomaceous Earth to Ameliorate Toxic Effects of Aflatoxin on Internal Organ Weights in Broiler Chicken  |  Avinash Warundeo Lakkawar, Hogalagere Doddappaih Narayanaswamy, Mayasandra Lakshmikanth Satyanarayana. 2017. Journal of Animal Health and Production. 5(3): 120-126.
  7. Study on efficacy of diatomaceous earth on growth parameters in experimental ochratoxicosis in broiler chickens  |  VP Anand, AW Lakkawar, HD Narayanaswamy and ML Sathyanarayana. 2018. International Journal of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry. 3(1): 10-14.

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How can this be used internally? Can it be cooked in corn bread and fed to chickens?

Asked by: Myra
No - this product is not intended for consumption.
Answered by: SCAH Rep
Date published: 2024-09-13

What is the difference between this and food grade? What about inhalation? Thank you

Asked by: Kimm
All of our raw materials are food grade, so it would be okay. However, we do not recommend inhalation as usage of the product. Thank you, SCAH Team
Answered by: Mandy
Date published: 2024-06-05

Is this food grade? And what percentage of crystalline silica vs amorphous silica does this product have? Thank you

Asked by: Maria
Hello, Our Diatomaceous Earth is food grade. The crystalline silica is less than 0.5%. The amorphous silica is ~92%. Thank You, SCAHealth
Answered by: Mandy
Date published: 2024-07-22

Can this be used to completely cover the floor of the enclosure? Or would a different sand be needed for completely covering the floor and just add the diatomaceous earth to the top? If a different sand is best for the floor, what would you recommend?

Asked by: NewToCaringForHens
Hi, This is intended to be used as a perimeter pest control and a different sand would be needed to cover the floor. This product can be used for premises by sprinkling as needed on the ground or in bedding areas. Additionally, it can be used by sprinkling 2lbs in the dust bath areas.
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2024-11-10

Hello!  I no longer want to use wood shavings in my chicken coop and want to layer the floor with sand. Is it ok to use this product for the coop or is it only for a dust bath? Or is there another sand product I can use to cover my chicken coop floor? 

Asked by: Raisingchickens
Hello, This product can be used in the coop. Thank you, SCAHealth
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2023-10-03

Can I put this d earth in there food ?

Asked by: Stephanie 1973
Hello, Per the label the directions are as follows: For Premises: Sprinkle as needed on ground or in bedding areas. For Dust Bath Areas: Sprinkle about 2 lbs in dust bath areas. This is not to be put in their food. Thank you, SCAHealth
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2024-06-05

Hello, does this work for flea prevention?

Asked by: Kgpickett
Hello, This product has microscopic razor-sharp edges that will kill insects, such as fleas. It is long-lasting and non-toxic Directions for Use: For Premises: Sprinkle as needed on ground or in bedding areas. For Dust Bath Areas: Sprinkle about 2 lbs in dust bath areas.
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2024-06-23

What percentage of silica is in your product?

Asked by: askingforhens
Hello, There is approximately, 92% of SiO2 in this product.
Answered by: SCAH Representative
Date published: 2022-09-16
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Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great productevery time I clean out the coops I make sure I spread this around first before the bedding. I have also added it to their feed and the drinking water. My girls havent had any issues with ectoparasites due to using this as a preventative plus other measures also. But this is a must have if you have backyard chickens.
Date published: 2022-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Stuff !!!I bought diatomaceous earth for my chickens to bathe in, so that they don't get lice, etc. My chickens have never had any kind of bugs on them, due to them bathing in this great product !
Date published: 2020-09-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great!I love avoiding chemicals whenever possible and this product is helpful!
Date published: 2020-03-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Extra fast shippingI buy the DE powder for our chickens and have been very pleased. They ship quickly and I usually have it in 3 days.
Date published: 2020-10-27
Rated 5 out of 5 by from I have used UltraCruz products may times and so far I am completely satisfied.
Date published: 2020-09-02
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Works great.I tried another brand I bought at Home Depot, this DE works so much better, no ant's or anything in the coop, love it and I'm sure my chicken's love it too.
Date published: 2020-08-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great productI bought this last month So easy to use and I have picky birds they accepted with no problems!
Date published: 2020-05-16
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy to use!Used this product over the years & seems to co trol.mite problems.
Date published: 2020-07-21
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