Orku Fossil Shell Flour 1Kg - Livestock Garden Pet Diatomaceous Earth
Orku Fossil Shell Flour 1Kg - Livestock Garden Pet Diatomaceous Earth
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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 Informations
🚚 Shipping Informations
At HomeMyGarden, we ensure fast and reliable delivery by shipping all orders from our Melbourne and Sydney warehouses.
Order Processing & Shipping
✔ Orders are processed and shipped on the same business day when placed before our cutoff time.
✔ We partner with trusted couriers like Australia Post, Hunter Express, Allied, and Toll to provide efficient and secure delivery.
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Delivery Time
🚚 Standard delivery time is typically 2 to 8 business days, depending on your location.
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Warranty & Returns
All of our products are covered by a 12-month warranty, starting from the date of purchase.
If any defects or malfunctions occur during this period, we will provide a replacement or repair free of charge. You are required to notify us within 10 working days after reception of your item in the unlikely event that the item arrives damaged or faulty. In addition to a detailed description, you are required to provide images (or a short video clip if more appropriate) of the damage in order to proceed with the warranty process.
Hassle free change of mind returns
At Home My Garden, we understand that sometimes things don't work out, and you may need to return a product. That's why we offer a hassle-free return policy that makes the process as easy and straightforward as possible.
Our policy allows you to return any product within 14 days of purchase for any reason. Whether the product didn't meet your expectations, arrived damaged or faulty, or simply wasn't what you were looking for, we'll make sure you can return it and get a refund or exchange.
To start a return, all you need to do is contact our customer service team, who will guide you through the process and provide you with a return label. You'll then need to pack the product securely and send it back to us. Once we receive the product and confirm that it is in its original condition, we'll process your refund or exchange within a few business days.
We believe that a hassle-free return policy is essential to creating a positive shopping experience for our customers. It demonstrates our commitment to providing high-quality products and excellent customer service. If you have any questions or concerns about our return policy, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for choosing Home My Garden as your go-to destination for all your home and garden needs. We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you in the future.
Sincerely, The Home My Garden Team
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☎ Support and FAQS
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Can I make changes to my order?
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If your order has already shipped, you can still take advantage of our hassle-free change-of-mind return policy. Check out our Refund Policy page for full details.
Do you offer free delivery?
Yes, we offer free delivery for most of our products in most areas in Australia, but some products in some areas are charged a delivery fee. All our delivery costs will be clearly shown at the time of checkout.
My item arrived damaged. What should I do?
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We’ll send you a replacement free of charge as quickly as possible.
What is your hassle-free return policy?
We make returns simple:
✔ Damaged or faulty items – Notify us within 10 working days with a description and images, and we’ll arrange a free replacement or repair.
✔ Refunds – Processing takes up to 2 working days, plus an additional 5 days for your financial institution.
✔ Change-of-mind returns – Accepted within 14 days (terms apply).
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