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Monday, August 17, 2009

Re: [AlpacaTalk] Re: D.E.

 

I adore d.e., or diatomceous earth.  Just make SURE you get the food-grade kind and not the pool kind as that can kill your animals.  I sprinkle it on the poo piles and also mix it into the grain and pellets and feed it to everyone here, including my cat rescues (it worms them) and horses.  It has really made a difference in our fly population this year and we've tried everything, including the fly predators to no avail.  It also helps keep your grain/pellets from spoiling if you mix it in.
 
SUSAN OLSON
Alpaca Loco
Riverside, CA

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posted by Chaddo at 1:05 PM 0 comments

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RE: [AlpacaTalk] Re: D.E.

 

If no one has answered you, it is diatomaceous earth.  
 
 
Diatomaceous Earth is a naturally occurring siliceous sedimentary mineral compound from microscopic skeletal remains of unicellular algae-like plants called diatoms. These plants have been part of the earth's ecology since prehistoric times. It is believed that 30 million years ago the diatoms built up into deep, chalky deposits of diatomite. The diatoms are mined and ground up to render a powder that looks and feels like talcum powder to us. It is a mineral based pesticide. DE is approximately 3% magnesium, 33% silicon, 19% calcium, 5% sodium, 2% iron and many other trace minerals such as titanium, boron, manganese, copper and zirconium. Diatomaceous Earth is a natural (not calcined or flux calcined) compound. Diatomaceous Earth is a natural grade diatomite. However, the continual breathing of any dust should he absolutely avoided.
 
 
When you use diatomaceous earth for your alpacas or other animals, always use food grade.  It will say food grade on the bag.  Usually, you can get it locally at feed mills or garden centers.   There are a lot of articles on DE on the internet for uses in controlling flies and pests. 
 
I hope that helps. Peggy.

Daniel and Peggy Emmerich
EnchantedMeadows Alpacas & Goats
9357 CTY RD O
Wausau WI 54401
715.675.0584
www.enchantedmeadows.com



 

To: AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com
From: chrystella.volk@yahoo.com
Date: Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:42:04 +0000
Subject: [AlpacaTalk] Re: D.E.

 
I have to ask. What is DE? I am new to alpaca and not sure what this is, but I have a fly problem.

--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, Richard & Robin Vasquez <rv@...> wrote:
>
> I just use the scoop that I feed pellets with.   I have used my hand but it is so drying to my skin I try not to use my hands.    We do feed free choice and they eat it when they want to . The cria's especially seem drawn to it right away.  Maybe they know they need the minerals in it.  At times I can't keep the containers full of DE  and other times it just sits there for weeks.  They seem to instintively know what their systems need.   I use it liberally on poo piles and on the ground after we clean and in their dust rolling beds for lice control.
> Robin
>
>
> Richard and Robin Vasquez
> R & R Ranch LLC
> 325B Denio Avenue
> Gilroy,CA 95020
> Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/710-7911



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posted by Chaddo at 10:07 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] Fiber Price

 

 
That's about the price that I sell my roving.
I sell it by the oz. 3.50-4.00 @ oz. carded as roving.
 
Good luck :)
 
Ricky Danus
Silver Sun Alpacas
Santa Ynez, Ca

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posted by Chaddo at 9:40 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] losing my friend

 

I just wanted to thank everyone who responded here or privately about the loss of my companion.
It is so wonderful to have people who are so kind and generous with their time and love!  I have experienced it time and again with my alpaca family, but this is the first time for me with the canine side of it.  I know that so many alpaca owners have dogs, guess that's the key- we all are animal lovers.
 
I really can't reply to everyone individually just yet, I am still quite the basket case, but I wanted to just express my gratitude for all your kindness.
If you want, you may visit my blog to see my tribute to my friend.  I am a writer and I find that writing is very cathartic for me.
 
Thank you again,
Rachelle
 
 
Black Magic Alpaca Ranch
Honesty, Integrity, Quality
Wyatt & Rachelle Black
P.O. Box 457
6500 Digier Road
Lebec, CA
93243
(661-248-6568)
 
 
 

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posted by Chaddo at 8:41 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] fiber pricing

 

Hi All:
My wife and I are having trouble pricng our alpaca fleece.

This is our plan: The fleece is washed and carded then packaged in ziplock bags, fifty grams to a bag. We will sell these bags at the open house we have each year at shearing time as well as having a year round in our house. the house is yet to be renovated.

The pricing of our product is causing us some concern. We are thinking that $5 or $6 per bag would be about right. If we use the $6 price point we would offer them at 2 bags for $10 also.

Are these prices high, low, or right on with other retailers?

We are new at this so would like as many of your ideas as possible.

Thank you all in advance.

By for now:
Wayne
http://bramblewoods.com/
http://wordsmith.fateback.com/
http://jubileeacres.net/

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posted by Chaddo at 8:34 AM 0 comments

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[AlpacaTalk] Re: D.E.

 

I have to ask. What is DE? I am new to alpaca and not sure what this is, but I have a fly problem.

--- In AlpacaTalk@yahoogroups.com, Richard & Robin Vasquez <rv@...> wrote:
>
> I just use the scoop that I feed pellets with.   I have used my hand but it is so drying to my skin I try not to use my hands.    We do feed free choice and they eat it when they want to . The cria's especially seem drawn to it right away.  Maybe they know they need the minerals in it.  At times I can't keep the containers full of DE  and other times it just sits there for weeks.  They seem to instintively know what their systems need.   I use it liberally on poo piles and on the ground after we clean and in their dust rolling beds for lice control.
> Robin
>
>
> Richard and Robin Vasquez
> R & R Ranch LLC
> 325B Denio Avenue
> Gilroy,CA 95020
> Phone: 408-842-5233/ Cell 408-710-0676/710-7911

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posted by Chaddo at 7:42 AM 0 comments