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- Aug 17, 2016
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We have nettles growing near the coop and our chickens don't touch them either. Mine go crazy over dandelion, though.
Just my opinion, from the research I have done, I wouldn't spray in the run, unless you plan on putting them somewhere else for a week or so. I know nettles are a pain, but could you pull them out by the roots, or use a vinegar/water solution just in the run? I would want to get rid of the nettles, too.
Yes will be using white vinegar, dish soap, salt and hot water in a sprayer.
I think I'd remove nettles.....chop them down.
Unfortunately they can't be cut down, as they are all on the other side of the chicken run fence, which has 10 feet of brambles in hight
Three of the four of us in my family are allergic to poison oak, which grows rampant here. I still would not use roundup, as I am not clear in its impact on pollinating bees, which I believe are in swift decline. Our mountain community has an ongoing discussion on this topic. It seems round up will indeed degrade with time, but I still don’t use it. Another way to get rid of weeds in a large area is to rent some goats. Seriously!
My mum rented goats many many ago, I think I stick with the white vinegar, dish soap, salt and hot water in a sprayer.
There are no weeds at all in my main run or attached exercise yard. Both have been bare since the first birds were turned into them. My secondary run, currently occupied by 5 young Orpingtons, is rapidly losing all vegetation, as well. Chickens are better than goats at clearing vegetation, & a lot cheaper in the bargain.
Okay