Lovemychooks Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Hi, can anyone tell me if they know of any chicken friendly slug pellets ? I've looked on the other threads, as far back as 30th April but can't find any info. anywhere but thought that i'd seen it on here. Sorry if it is on here I just couldn't find it for looking. Can anyone help ?? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted July 17, 2007 Share Posted July 17, 2007 Anything that kills a slug or snail will not be good for a chicken: I don't think that there is any such thing as a safe slug pellet. On the other hand, I wouldn't have thought that a few slug pellets would harm a hen, and they might even be sensible enough not to eat them. I've always avoided slug pellets before, but this year has been something different, and I have succumbed in the last week. I have never seen so many snails. Thankfully I have sandy soil, and rarely see a slug. But the snails have caused several of my favourite plants to disappear, especially the delphiniums. I hate them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks Gallina, I might try putting sand round the outside of the run then, then lets how how they like that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seagullukuk Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I have had to use slug pellets on my beans as they were being decimated! Following advice on this board i bought Growing success Advanced slug killer pellets. Which are not only Child and pet safe but state on the box that they are certified for organic use!! They have been effective nad I now have a few flowers on my beans and no evidence that the slugs were ever feasting on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Thanks sellgullukuk, i'll contact them now and see where I can get it from, most appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I have been tipping the mucky Aubiose from the poop try around my veggies & I think its keeping the slugs at bay.A bit,anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted July 18, 2007 Author Share Posted July 18, 2007 Ah I have got some Aubiose so will also try that around the run and grub. Otherwise I might have to invent a "slugwatch" !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperman Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 I've not tried this stuff but it is supposed to be good! It is a microscopic natural parasite (Nematode) of the slug and kills them to death above and below ground.They are organic too. Just add to a watering can and water the garden. http://www.greengardener.co.uk/slug.htm Kev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Thanks for the info. Kev, i'll have a look at that too ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Please let us know how you get on. I would like to try something safer, but invested in something several years ago that was supposed to be natural, and it was so natural that the snails were very pleased to have it every night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Gallina, that did make me chuckle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beach chick Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I used nematodes last year, with excellent results. - put them on my spuds, which I earth up with grass cuttings (slug heaven!). this year, I didnt get round to getting them in time, and the weather was dreadful, blah blah blah... my spuds are not nearly as good as last year - I had no rotten ones last year and at least 10 this time. also, the potato leaves have been compeltely stirpped this year, which didnt happen last time. have also got some allegedly organic slug pellets - the slugs and snails eat them and then go and die underground. they seem to be working, can check if anyone wants to knwo the brand!! (sorry, meant to be workign at mo...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudgley Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 I wouldn't trust any slug pellets to be safe for pets. I did some research into this recently and although some slug pellets are supposed to be safe, I'm not sure they are.... unfortunately my research was due to a dog having been poisoned with something very possibly slug pellets (pet friendly ones) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovemychooks Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Hmmmm, don't you just hate slugs. Thanks for the tips smudgley & beach chick, appreciate that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTee Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 At least it is possible to go out of an evening with a torch, find the slugs and tip them into the run. The girls love rooting for them in the morning.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
