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2Kg Organic Fossil Shell Flour - Livestock Garden Pet Grade Diatomaceous Earth
Livestock Pet, and Garden Grade Diatomaceous Earth Mined here in Australia, mainly used as an additive to livestock, poultry, pet feed, dusting pens and adding to grains for pest control and worming.
Diatomaceous Earth can be used for dusting green houses, dusting fruit, flower and vegetable crops. Can be done even on day of harvesting crops with no harm to animals or humans as it is pure and organic. Don't dust when Bees are present.
Please Note: Although this fossil shell flour is food grade, it has not been sterilised, hence is it not suitable for human consumption.
Specifications:
- Particle size: Ranges from 80% Super Fine Grade with some 20% particles up to 2mm - 20 to 200 UM size particles.
Suggestions For Use:
Around the Home
- Outside areas – approx. 250g – 500g per 100 square metres (dry powder)
- As a liquid spray – approx. 250g per 4 litres water
- Lightly sprinkle in carpets
Livestock and Pets
Feed rates for livestock and domestic pets vary due to the differences in farm practices and animal size. Suggested feed rates are as follows:
Dairy and Beef Cattle
- Initial Rate: 5% of dry feed per day for 90days (300g)
- Ongoing: 2% of dry feed per day (130g)
Goats, Sheep, Pigs
- Initial Rate: 10% of dry feed per day for 90 days
- Ongoing: 5% of dry feed or grain per day
Horses, Donkeys
- Initial Rate: ½ to 1 cup in feed per day
- Ongoing: 2% per day
Chickens, Ducks
- Initial Rate: 15% of dry feed per day
- Ongoing: 5-15% per day
Large dogs (>50kg)
- 1-2 heaped tablespoons per day
Large dogs (>35kg)
- 1 tablespoon per day
Medium dogs (15-35kg)
- ½ - 1 tablespoon per day
Small dogs (<15kg)
- 1 teaspoon per day
Puppies
- ½ to 1 teaspoon per day
Cats
- 1 teaspoon per day
Kittens
- ½ teaspoon per day
Horticulture
- Before planting – use 2-5 kgs per 15 metre row
- Mixing with soil – 250g to a hole 300mm wide by 300mm deep
- 500g to 8 litres water to spray top and underside of leaves
- Approximate coverage for gardens:
- 250g will treat 25 square metres
- 500g will treat 50 square metres
Agriculture
- As anti-caking agent in grain – 2% per volume
- Agricultural farming – approximately 1000kgs per hectare per year*
* High quality silica has a residual effect when used in soil and depending on the soil conditions prior to first application its subsequent application rate will most likely be reduced and may even be unnecessary for a period of 1 to 3 years.
Package Includes:
Garden, Pet and Livestock Grade Fossil Shell Flour in Resealable Bag.
SHIPPING
Our Couriers Include:
Australia Post: Offering Parcel Post and Express Post, with tracking numbers provided via email for easy parcel tracking.
Aramex: Provides an email confirmation and tracking number, with ATL (Authority to Leave) and signature-required services.
Allied Express: Contacts customers before delivery for verification and leaves instructions for missed deliveries.
Border Express: Requires a non-PO box address and leaves instructions for re-delivery for missed packages.
CouriersPlease: Offers several delivery options including ATL, collection point delivery, and rescheduling.
Direct Freight Express: Sends consignment note and instructions for re-delivery if needed.
Hunter Couriers: Email tracking number provided, with re-delivery options for missed packages.
Sendle: Confirmation and tracking number emailed, with parcels left at designated collection points if missed.
StarTrack: Real-time tracking with electronic proof of delivery in major cities, managed by Australia Post.
TNT Australia: Non-PO Box address required, with orders possibly left without signature unless otherwise requested.
Toll: Instructions provided for collection or re-delivery of missed packages.
Dispatch & Delivery:
Dispatch times range from 1-2 working days post-payment, without guaranteed delivery on specific dates or times. We maintain open communication for any delivery updates or unforeseen delays.
Undeliverable Postcodes:
We strive for Australia-wide shipping, yet some remote areas may incur additional shipping costs or may not be serviceable. Orders to undeliverable postcodes may be adjusted or cancelled accordingly.
Shipping to New Zealand:
Selected items can be shipped to New Zealand, with orders over NZ$1000 subject to Duty tax, processed by the courier.
Liability for Missing or Damaged Packages:
Suppliers are responsible for any missing or damaged packages, in line with our Service Level Agreement.
Incorrect Postage Address:
Orders cannot be altered once placed, but can be cancelled and reordered with the correct address through The TradeHub.
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