Help! Gardner fertilized my lawn!

[SurbFarmGirl]

On Monday I received a message from our gardener that he sprayed a weed and feed on my lawn. I had him send me a picture of the product so I could do some research .... and since my girls have been locked up I have been given the evil eye from them ever since

I have searched and searched and can't seem to find anything that states "don't let your chickens out". The only pet warning on the label is "keep pets inside while spreading", "avoid breathing dust while spreading", and "may cause skin irritation" ... but all those only apply during the application of the product. I have been watering like crazy to try and dilute it .... whatever I can do.

My girls are not laying yet. When will it be safe for them to be let out? They typically hang out in my bark and flowers but do hang out on the lawn on occasion.

I know I am going to get lots of reply's about how bad it is ... yes I know. But it's done ... and I've instructed him to never lay a product without informing me first. I just don't want to poison my girls.

 

[SurbFarmGirl]

And if it helps, he spread Bandini 26-3-5.

 

[junebuggena]

Just checked out what the EPA has to say about the active ingredients. They have very low toxicity to birds and mammals. While it's probably not a good idea to continue using the product (one of it's ingredients can be toxic if chronic, long term exposure occurs), a one time application is not going to kill your flock.

 

[Torch404]

If you water a couple times before you let the birds out most would wash away into the soil. But as June says it's best to have the gardener use something else to keep the lawn green.

 

[SurbFarmGirl]

Thank you so much!!!! I talked to the gardener and he won't be using anything on my lawn anymore. I'd rather it fill with weeds - LOL!! I called the customer support and they had a hard time finding the information on the product since I guess it's rather old? Anyhow they said it should be ok .... especially since I have been watering the heck out of it to dissolve the pellets. I thank you guys so much!!!!!!!!