The Skeeters are another story entirely! lol
The magnets work well. In conjunction with, or in place of the magnets, you could put bug zappers in the yards and or coops. this not only keeps the populations down, but offers a tasty treat, fresh cooked for your fowl.
There are plants that have...
That is a wonderful question Ms. ak
I need to check on that one right away! I had never heard of the walnut shell before!
ChickenGurl,
Yes Yes Yes and Yes!!!
I couldn't find a flea in my yard to save my life!!! well maybe one or two. lol
The herbs act as a repellent and the DE wreaks havoc on...
Very true. If you like Ford go to a Ford dealership. lol
What are some other ways to improve your flock that we can discuss? It doesn't have to be about splayed leg or even culling.
What about the use of fresh herbs in your yard and feeds?
edited to add this
I find that tons of fresh Basil and...
Well I read the entire thread carefully, as usual. I read your entire post. I was not attacking or ridiculing anyone. I cannot help what inflections you or anyone else perceives in my posts.
If you are offended then you must not have read the entire post or there is something else that you are...
"It makes no sense to me to cull birds that have difficulties or illnesses caused by hatching them in an artificial environment."
Statements like these perplex me. I don't want to offend anyone here but please, lets be reasonable. Look at the statement above. If these chicks were hatched by a...