mictogirl Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Does anyone know if there is such a thing? I'm thinking ahead to my veg beds this summer which obviously the girls won't be going anywhere near but I want to be extra sure - I don't want to poison garden birds either. I know you can get nematodes (sp?) and things like that, but it seems an awful hassle and copper tape type stuff is expensive. I want the ease of pellets really and I'm sure I read you can get pet safe ones these days as there has been such a demand for them. Anyone know? Thanks! Laura. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OwenLdn Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 Hi Laura, Sorry I cant help with the slug pellets question – but its something I have been meaning to ask too- so will be hoping someone can answer this! I did use the wildlife friendly pellets once in the past but I don't remember what was written on the side of the pack regarding which pets it was safe for. Also I was wondering about grow more- which is a fertiliser that comes in a white pellet- I often use this before the chickens but realise they might look tasty to a chicken. Any ideas? Owen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madchickenlady Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I'm not risking slug pellets this year, but am going to try crushed egg shells! So helpful these chooks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mictogirl Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 Sorry, don't know about the pellet fertiliser - I'm intending on using the worm juice from my wormery on all plants this year madchickenlady - good luck with the crushed eggs shells. I tried them last year with zero success I'm afraid, we went from small courgette plants to bare earth in a couple of nights despite a large ring around them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tessa the Duchess Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I have bought some organic slug pellets the company is called Growing Success Organics Ltd. I spent ages at the garden centre talking to the staff, I am assured these are safe for animals, children and birds, I really hope so Tessa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy chickens! Posted April 2, 2009 Share Posted April 2, 2009 I've used these too - I'm sure the girls have had the odd peck and they're still here!! Crushed eggshells have never worked for me, nor coffee grounds. I use copper tape around my greenhouse shelves, but it's very pricey now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mictogirl Posted April 2, 2009 Author Share Posted April 2, 2009 That's great - thanks Tessa! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
