Re: Backyard chickens and insecticides

psybud@xxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> I've got a small flock of assorted egg layers that run free around my
> property. They spend most of the time in adjacent fields around the
> yard, but do come into the yard several times a day. I am having
> significant insect issues in the yard near the house and I am
> wondering if there is a safe way to treat the yard with an
> insecticide of some sort and minimize the negative impact on the
> chickens. What would be the best type of insecticide to use and is
> this even a viable option?

what insects?
I would ask your agricultural extension officers -- they seem like very
helpful folks

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Jill Bowis

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