beach chick Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 any ideas anyone? I want to weedkill a 'no man zone' along the bottom of the leccy fence to stop it shorting out; Pathclear is safe for animals once dried, and I used it last year while the girls were freeranging last year with no ill effects. Not sure about Roundup, which I think might be better on grass - any advice anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph101 Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 I thought the chooks ate weeds....? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted July 20, 2008 Share Posted July 20, 2008 (edited) Roundup is the safest weedkiller because it becomes inert on contact with soil.Just allow it to dry on foliage for 1/2hr or so before letting the chooks out to be on the safe side.Also,stamp on the grass first with your feet to bruise it then it the weedkiller gets absorbed quicker. Roundup (which contains Glypsohate) is a non selective weedkiller which means it will kill any plant it comes into contact with so be careful around shrubs! Edited July 20, 2008 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 20, 2008 Author Share Posted July 20, 2008 not enough to stop the fence ticking tho...! and of course if they go too close, they get a shock too - doesnt seem to bother them much, the odd squawk and then they settle again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
