I just recieved my beneficial insects. The ladybugs look good. Very active. The directions recommend releasing in the early morning, so I put them in the fridge, along with the green lacewing eggs. I hope the impending heatwave isn't detrimental to them. Really hoping a lot of them stay on my...
1) I worked at chicken integration, again. One of the bullies, who now wears peepers, tried to start her $#!+ again. I sat with the pullets, and when the bully made her move, I reached out and poked her, like a hen would do. Separating didn't work. Peepers don't stop her (but they help), so I...
I ordered beneficial insects that are scheduled to arrive, today. I bought a BIG bag of ladybugs, because I know that most will leave. And I bought lacewing eggs.
Not looking forward to the heatwave that is on our heels.
I've been using it for a few months. I sprinke it into the PDZ droppings pan, and on the sand, coop floor - then lightly scratch it in. I use an old, plastic parmasan jar with sprinkle lid for distribution
That's impressive with a husky! I'll have 3 granddogs and Pollo for the next 10 days. FULL HOUSE!
The chickens will only be allowed out, if the dogs are locked inside. The granddogs are various breeds, and can't be trusted.
I had an unwelcome visitor on my deck, this morning. A juvenile opossum. I sacred it away with the spray of my hose. I shared this with another group, and the members were touting the benefits of opossum (they eat ticks, snakes, other pests). They said opossum don't eat chickens. I've read that...