Re: [AlpacaTalk] D.E. [1 Attachment]
SO is barn lime the limestone or hydrolized lime?
Thanks for all this feedback!
Lysa Grant
Pocopacas
Pocono Mnts, PA
On Aug 4, 2009, at 1:04 PM, Daniel Emmerich wrote:
> We use regular barn lime. We have had no problems with it. We use
> it in the barn where the alpacas go also. We do put shavings over
> the lime areas where the alpacas are in the barn as we tend to lime
> heavier in the barn to help neutralize the smell and help sanitize.
> We have used it for 10 years. Like I said, sprinkle, don't shovel.
> Everything in moderation. It helps neutralize the soil in that area
> too. Do a search on barn lime to find out more. We use in in the
> garden to help the ph of the soil, barn lime not commercial lime. I
> was raised on a dairy farm and barn lime was always used to control
> order, absorb moisture and help sanitize. It is available at feed
> mill.
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> Here is a link: http://answers.
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> I hope this helps. Peggy
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> Daniel and Peggy Emmerich
> EnchantedMeadows Alpacas & Goats
> 9357 CTY RD O
> Wausau WI 54401
> 715.675.0584
> www.enchantedmeadow
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> To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
> From: wendy.edwards@
> Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 08:46:00 -0700
> Subject: Re: [AlpacaTalk] D.E.
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> hi Peggy - my alpacas always go and sniff the place i've cleaned and
> put down DE - i worry about them sniffing lime (this is likely a
> dumb question) but what kind of lime do you use?
> Wendy
> DreamWeaver Alpacas
> BC
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Daniel Emmerich
> To: alpacatalk@yahoogro
> Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 8:36 AM
> Subject: RE: [AlpacaTalk] D.E.
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> Yes, it is area dependent on price and availability, so prices
> vary. Food grade is the important part. Garden centers "should"
> have food grade but it will be more costly than a feed mill. Make
> sure you specify Food Grade.
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> The DE is a drying agent and it does help keep flies from breeding
> in that area. Moist smelly areas are a breeding ground for flies.
> The oder helper is the lime and it helps keep baterias down. DE
> will kill hatching flies.
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> Feeding to animals is said to help long term. As the DE builds up
> in the soil, it is helpful in reducing fly hatches. As alpacas
> poop, generally, in on area, this helps the poop pile. I like to
> sprinkle both the de and lime over the area to insure a reduced fly
> hatch. However, flies hatch all over, so everyone will get flies.
> They are attracted to animals and manure piles. This is just one
> small tool to help. I don't think anything is 100% .
>
> Peggy
> Daniel and Peggy Emmerich
> EnchantedMeadows Alpacas & Goats
> 9357 CTY RD O
> Wausau WI 54401
> 715.675.0584
> www.enchantedmeadow
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> To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogro
> From: houckj@aol.com
> Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 11:00:39 -0400
> Subject: [AlpacaTalk] D.E.
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> <<<As everyone has stated, you can get DE from your feed mill or
> Tractor
> Supply store, usually. Cost is depends on there availability. You will
> see different prices from different areas. If the feed mill does a lot
> of mixing, they may use it in some of their customers feed recipes.
> Also, gardeners use DE in there gardens. Call around, they should have
> it locally. They carry it here at Fleet Farm now which is real
> convenient for pickup. >>>
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> My Tractor Supply did not have nor order it for me. None of my feed
> stores had it - didn't even know what it was. If you are going to
> gardeners or building supply make double darn sure it is food grade
> and
> NOT for use in pools.
> Susan's price set me up for a bad case of sticker shock To get it
> around here (GA) I had to pay about $1.# as I recall. I got my feed
> store to order it for me and that was less than ordering online and
> paying shipping; but still it was close to $50 f
>
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