[northfifeduckling]

That would be lovely, Annie, cash on hand should be fine from my side, too and a visitor would be nice, haven't seen you for years  . I'm so frustrated just now, sitting here, waiting for the weeks to pass....

[doganjo]

OK, might see David on Friday at CSSA AGM, but if not if I get post codes from them privately I'll sort something out.  Might wait till Ellie is back from her exam in Rome though.

[CameronS]

if anyone is needing urgenly i shall count up the bags i have left/weights etc. and let you know what i have spare tomorrow
i have had it for  wee while now so it is probably needing used.

kerstin - i can probably come over your way after college one day this week to drop some off.

[northfifeduckling]

Hi Cameron,
that's a great offer - there's no rush if next week would suit you better. I was just thinking of ordering some more for when I'm fit again. Just let me know what day's best for you and how much it is. Thanks again!
That.s no reason why you can't come and see me, Annie, when you are in the area! 

[Mel]

Just wondered if anyone had researched or found a good online supplier a my local stockists don't seem to have it.  I remember a worrying story about some bought online that might have been fake, brick dust or something?   Can't remember exactly but thought the collective responses might be useful on genuine retailers, good prices, reliable delivery etc..

Not sure how much I'll need for 8 chooks either, the only container I have seen seemed quite small and might not give them all a good dustbath..

Thanks

I bought some off the ebay and it was red and smelled like brick dust,my step father worked in the Stewartby brickworks so I know the smell ,the seller said it is not brick dust and it depends upon where it is mined?!

After using it for vent lice on the hens in my untreated shed it did not work,not diatom at all.Not pleased. I would sooner pay a little more to know I am getting the right product!

[northfifeduckling]

Cameron brought his over yesterday and his is red. He said it worked great on his last really bad infestation. I do remember a discussion on here a while ago that some Diatom is died for a purpose but I don't remember what it was. Probably some sellers do cheat there....

[CameronS]

After some seriouse digging i have found the most recent discussion on the colour of diatom powder.

http://www.accidentalsmallholder.net/forum/index.php?topic=19484.0

[northfifeduckling]

I had a sniff on one of your reddish bags, Cameron - thanks again for bringing them over! -it does not smell of anything, certainly not bricks and the consistency is the same as the grey stuff I had last, like talc powder. And as you said it works a treat it must be the real stuff.

[TheCaptain]

This could easily read as "the accidental drug user" online forum. 

[northfifeduckling]

reading my last post again did make me laugh after that

This could easily read as "the accidental drug user" online forum. 

  but red - grey? 

[TheCaptain]

reading my last post again did make me laugh after that

This could easily read as "the accidental drug user" online forum. 

  but red - grey? 

Whatever floats your boat!

[Womble]

Hi All,

Sorry for not replying - I've been too busy out in the garage grinding up bricks (it's SO hard to get the colour right!) 

Seriously though, I WILL be at the AGM tomorrow night, and will bring a few bags of powder with me. Just promise me please that if I get arrested in the carpark, one of you will stick up for me?

[doganjo]

All we need to say is 'oh, that's just Womble, Officer.  He's always grinding up bricks'

[Heather]

Hey, you guys, I read this online at work, and folks will wonder why I'm creasing up with laughter when I'm supposed to be doing boring data input.  Less humour please 

[daddymatty82]

remember diatom is also used in foodstuffs so red maybe the stuff to be used in the  food industry as i know i would rather eat something looking red than it looking like a dull colour. maybe or maybe not the case?