01SANDS & SOILS
Pure Fossil Shell Flour for Garden and Stable
A pale, powdery substance drawn from ancient marine life, this Orku product sits comfortably between the garden shed and the animal barn. It is a raw, organic material that integrates quietly into daily routines without altering their rhythm.
Designed for livestock, poultry, pets and plant crops, it acts as a gentle additive or dusting agent. The 5kg bag provides a substantial supply for regular application across various scales of keeping, from small household pets to larger farm animals.
½ to 1 teaspoon per day
1 teaspoon per day
Garden, Pet and Livestock Grade Fossil Shell Flour in Resealable Bag.
02ORIGIN
Mined from Australian geological deposits
Sourced directly from Australian mines, this diatomaceous earth is a fossil shell flour. Its origin is purely geological, composed of the remains of microscopic aquatic organisms. This provenance ensures a consistent, natural composition that has been used traditionally in agricultural and horticultural practices.
04APPLICATION
Versatile rates for feed and soil
Usage varies significantly by species and purpose. For cattle, an initial rate of five percent of dry feed is suggested, tapering to two percent. Poultry may receive fifteen percent initially, settling at five to fifteen percent. In the garden, approximately 250g per four litres of water creates a liquid spray, or 250g to 500g per 100 square metres for dry dusting.
05CARE
Natural purity with a simple caveat
While often described as food grade, this specific batch is not sterilised. Consequently, it is not suitable for direct human consumption, though it is safe for handling and application around humans and animals. When dusting crops, timing matters; applying it when bees are present should be avoided to ensure their comfort during pollination.
06AT A GLANCE
The key points
- Mined in Australia as a fine fossil shell flour
- 80% super fine grade with some particles up to 2mm
- Suitable for dusting crops on the day of harvest
- Not sterilised; intended for external use only
- 5.2 kg packing carton contains the dry powder
About this product
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)
- 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
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.
Disclaimer: Please note that we cannot recommend dosages. Our suggested uses are intended as a guideline only. Please contact your vet or professional for accurate information about this product.
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