Weed Killer Question

[LarryPQ]

Quick advice needed...

Due to construction, last August we had to abanondon the waterlines on the back of the house, which meant my garden. We let it go wild and die in the heat.

The garden then filled up with Phoenix crabgrass...

At the beginning of the summer, DH restored water to garden, but rather than tilling entire yard, he sprayed weed killer everywhere. Three weeks ago, he re-sprayed my garden with prejudice. (I know, I know! I could kill him!!)

So my question: Can I let the chickies have PE in the garden?

It has been three weeks, it has not rained this year. I have not watered the garden because of the crabgrass. The dogs have had no trouble with the weed killer and there are no piles of dead city birds around my garden area. Are the chickies OK to play?

 

[TexasVet]

Depends on which weed killer he used. Roundup, which is what I use, biodegrades in about 10 days. So after a couple of weeks I'm OK with letting my chickens in there.

Best bet is to read the label and see what it says.

Kathy, Bellville TX
www.CountryChickens.com

 

[SproutGirl]

I would read the active ingredients in the particular weed killer that your husband used, and do an internet search to find out how long it remains active in the soil, and what its effects are on animals. For example, if you look up the active ingredients in the various types of Roundup, you can find out how long they are active, and what effects they have on certain animals and insects. Of course, this is supposing that your husband followed the application directions. If he used more than the recommended application levels, it may take longer to wear off, or have a stronger effect. Good luck.