I found a website that said using ashes like you would sand for the chickens "bathing" would help with pest control....Any truth to this
Here's the statement "Wild and domesticated birds enjoy taking an ash bath to smother the parasites that dwell amongst their feathers. Thank the wild birds that provide pest control in your organic garden by placing a shallow basin of ashes near your birdfeeders. Replace the ashes frequently. If you keep chickens on your property, they can also benefit from a shallow crate of ashes to bathe in. Keep the ashes in a sheltered area, and change them if they get damp."
Here's the link to the website in case you want to read the rest of the article...If this is reputable, then it sould really good...esp since we burn alot.
J
Here's the statement "Wild and domesticated birds enjoy taking an ash bath to smother the parasites that dwell amongst their feathers. Thank the wild birds that provide pest control in your organic garden by placing a shallow basin of ashes near your birdfeeders. Replace the ashes frequently. If you keep chickens on your property, they can also benefit from a shallow crate of ashes to bathe in. Keep the ashes in a sheltered area, and change them if they get damp."
Here's the link to the website in case you want to read the rest of the article...If this is reputable, then it sould really good...esp since we burn alot.
J