patsylabrador Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I've brought a little spindly one back from the allotment and thought I'd plant it in the run. It will improve their environment and I read that it deters various flies etc. Is there any reason I shouldn't? I've put crushed leaves in their coop before to deter pests and it didn't seem to bother them. I can't imagine it would taste nice enough to eat, they ignore the sage and curry plant, but stripped a thyme bush bare within hours. I'm not worried about it getting large, that's never an option for anything I plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jellykelly Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I've got eucalyptus wood chip in my run and have no problems or ill effect. It smells lovely too!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 I have 2 eucalyptus trees in my garden where the chooks free range and no ill effects here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandyhas3chucks Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 don't hold your breath over the flies though.... makes no dif flies crawl all over the tree doppings, leaves /seeds/ bark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevie Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Gum trees are fantastic at detering gnats and some insects.Theres nothing toxic or nasty in them which can do chooks any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beulah59 Posted March 17, 2010 Share Posted March 17, 2010 That's good to know ... I had some woodchip delivered this week and it's full of eucalyptus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
