Diatomaceous Earth (DE) Food grade Research.

Goal: To provide a preventative solution of worming/de-worming all animals. Specifically this research will be done on birds. The primary birds that will be researched will be Chukar, Peafowl and Turkeys. Other Game Birds, Chickens, Ducks and Geese will be worked with at a later time if the study proves viable for the top 3 birds.

Reason for Research: Internal and external parasites are a large threat to all animals on this earth. More so if you wish to eat the animal or its by products such as the eggs many de-worming products that are effective have not been tested for detoxify requirements before eating the animal/by-product. The challenge in de-worming animals is that many times it does not get done, or the parasites get immune to the chemicals use. The de-worming of animals is a time consuming and at times difficult if not impossible chore. The main reason is to find an easier method to maintain good health rather than treating a illness.
Example: Game birds such as Chukar Partridge are 3 x more susceptible than Turkeys and Peafowl to a very deadly parasite called Blackhead (Histomoniasis, Enterohepatitis) . If Chickens are in the same area as Turkeys and Peafowl, the chances of Turkeys and Peafowl dying from Blackhead is extremely high. Unfortunately, chickens do not get sick from this parasite and the owner does not know they have a problem until it is too late.

IF a viable, inexpensive product such as Fossil Shell Flour that is 100% organic, natural, and keeps the parasites under control, then this product should be in ALL feed created for consumption.

What needs to be done: Research that is backed by a University that can make a claim and providing proof that this is a viable option. Until this is done at a University, this study will be privately funded with the help of individual experts that donate time and energy into doing field studies.

Where is it being done: Utopia Texas @ the Kuscheltier Ranch, by Andrea McGilvray.

Here are some links that will help in doing a research study on a 100% organic non toxic to animals and humans.

http://www.dirtdoctor.com

Department of Entomology and Ecological Agriculture Projects

Department of Poultry Science Texas A&M (PDF File 91K)

There are many other links to health issues on the Links page:

If you wish to partake in this research please let me know.

andrea@poultryandrabbits.com