The way I understand it is snails and slugs are a problem for chickens but not ducks. I have a water way behind my house so I have a lot of those creatures on the back part of the property. I put my duck pen between the water way and the chicken pens. The little creepers don't make it past the ducks to bother the chickens. I know that isn't a realistic solution for everyone but it works for me. I also occasionally use dewormer as well (as needed) and my chickens enjoy pumpkin in the fall as a "natural" dewormer.
Marla
while learning about goat care, one of my classmates mentioned that one needed to also protect one's chickens from worms & parasites. she said that this was a HUGE problem in areas that had lots of snails & slugs. I was planning on letting the ladies stroll about in the garden & pasture, enjoying the little tasties. before I start running around like my hair is on fire is there any truth behind her warning? what precautions do you recommend?
thank you for your suggestions. LOVE this group! always an interesting read!
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