Chickens and grass killer

Oh John I dont have an answer for you. I do not allow my hubby to use any kind of "killer" weather it be for weeds or grass because of my chickens.
Im sure someone will come along and answer this for you.
Good luck!

 

I just used RoundUp down the center of our gravel driveway last week. Didn't hurt the chooks one bit. It's a herbicide and doesn't effect people or chickens. Don't you wish the chickens would do the weeding for you?

 

Round up is supposedly safe to animals. It works by blocking a protein only found in plants.

 

I wouldn't use Roundup and I also would not assume it is safe around the birds either.
did you use a weed mat for under the pebbles/stones in your driveway? If not do so...it works a treat

 

I went on line and found a recipe for vinegar mixed with salt to kill weeds/grass and not harm my chickens. You have to keep reapplying, which is why I finally turned the driveway over to the grass/clover but I would prefer my poultry were completely safe from that kind of thing.

 

if you use that and spray it onto the grass, then do not allow your brids to free range there untill you are sure there is no residue from the salt left on the exposed weeds/grass....salt is very toxic and will kill your birds quick.

 

I am just grateful for the education I get here.

Wow!

 

wow, thanks Diana, I didn't know that.

 

You could cover the areas with thick black plastic. The lack of light and the heat will kill the grass. The method is a little slow, and maybe unsightly for a front drive, but it works. It also kills the seeds and is completely chemical free, so chickie safe.