Jules. Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Ok, I've had my hens for nearly 5 years & managed to preserve the grass by careful free ranging times But, we've had Lily since the end of January & there are brown patches in the lawn where she wees, & one almighty patch which is her favourite place to go What can I do, if anything, to make the grass grow there again? It's not even worth mowing where she's been as the grass has almost died Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I feel your pain, We have four dogs and during the summer lots of brown patches. The burns are cause by to much nitrogen (lots in dogs wee) some of the products on the market do work but are expensive. The Dog Rocks work but i would not advise these for a puppy of even young dogs as our two year old springer ate one and had to have a emergency op to remove it. I was advised to water the wee down straight away which does work if you catch it. My dad swears by adding tomato sauce to their meals which he says works ( i haven't tried this). You can get pee posts that attract the dog to pee in one area that could work by sacrificing a patch of grass out of sight and training her to use it. Whoever comes up with a good cure will make millions. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SallyD Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 We have a seven month old female labrador and I also feel your pain! Our lawn has got brown patches on it and one large completely bald area which is causing me much distress! Has anyone tried the Greenum tablets with any success? I'm thinking of getting some but not sure if our dog is old enough to have them yet, will have a look next time I'm at PAH. Sally Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 There is hope after all! Thank you, I didn't know that products existed to help keep my grass green. A big for Omleteers & their helpfulness Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 When you find the answer - please let me know! I also have brown dead patches all over my (small) lawn and am considering artificial grass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 When you find the answer - please let me know! I also have brown dead patches all over my (small) lawn and am considering artificial grass! Me too but i don't think the hens would be happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 My hens don't go on the grass, or they would be eaten by the dog! So no worries there for me (Cruel chicken mummy I am). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Green Um tablets work well but should not be used in dogs under 6 months. Dog Rocks are OK but your dog needs not to drink from puddles and ponds etc and they do need replacing regularly. Dog Rocks do not give an age recommendation but I would again not recommend using them in dogs under 6 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 A splodge of tomato ketchup in the dogs dinner neutralises the acidity. My mum was told this tip by her dogs vet and it works for her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloss-Hen Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 We used to use dog rocks for our 15 year old collie they took a few weeks to work and by that time she was pts so we didnt really see any difference and our puppy at the time stole one and put it in her bed thank god she didnt swallow it Sorry I probably haven't been much of a help but I hope you find something to cure it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Tomato juice on their food works WONDERS!!! Honestly, I didn't believe it either, but I put about a tablespoon of tomato juice on Willow's food (all the time to begin with, but much less often now) and the brown patches just don't happen anymore! Very cheap remedy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Yeah my dad swears by it, I'll have to give it a try but i hate the smell of the stuff ( she says after dishing out green tripe). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 There is nothing on earth that smells worse than tripe I am sure you will be able to cope just fine with the tomato juice! Is it tomato juice in a carton, or ketchup, or tomato paste? Or doesn't it matter as long as it contains tomato? Could I just give Tango a tomato - she really likes them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 My dad uses cheap ketchup but i worry about the salt content , i wonder if fresh would work. I could run a experiment with my four i guess; two on fresh toms, two on none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I was wondering that Karen - Ketchup contains lots of salt and sugar so I'd be loath to use it. I may buy a carton of tomato juice and give that a whirl. TBH they hardly ever do wees in the garden and tend to wait until we go out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bramble Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I always use actualltomato juice in a carton (the "Value" stuff works just as well as posh ones), it's cheap and shouldn't have anything too horrendous in it, salt and otherwise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I've been making Riley wee in the driveway for ages but I might try the tomato juice tip - I feel a bit cruel keeping him off the grass . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lavenders_Blue Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I was a bit hesitant about ketchup for the same reason with the salt content. I'll see if I can get hold of some el cheapo tomato juice and see how we get on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
