Jul 16, 2015 · Keeping slugs as pets is rare. Very rare. Yet so fun! Yes, they can be slimy pests but only in the wrong conditions. They are simple to take care of and trust me, there's way weirder pets. First slugs cannot bite. Second all they need is …

May 20, 2008 · If you want them for slug control, I'd go with boys. 1/4 acre for girls with runners - your neighbors could get annoyed if the girls are quacking up a storm. Boys I hear are quieter. So if you have the chickens for eggs already, I'd go with boys for runners. Pretty sure they will eat slugs - they seem to eat anything here that fits in their mouths.

Aug 2, 2013 · I would like you to know about the World's Safest and Best Slugs and Snail control device, it is called The Slugbell, it is child, pet and wildlife safe as it prevents the accidental picking up of the poison pellets, it is not affected by watering the garden and is rain proof, you can use organic or metaldehyde pellets but as they do not dissolve in the ground it keeps the Environment safe.

Jun 26, 2018 · We are planting a garden, and have dug up dozens of slugs and slug egg clusters in our flower beds. We bought some Corry's Slug & Snail Killer - pellets with the active ingredient Sodium Ferric EDTA 5% by weight. The box says not toxic to pets or wildlife - "people and pets can enter the area immediately".

Nov 27, 2024 · One of the most impressive benefits of keeping ducks is their natural ability to control pests. Ducks have a keen appetite for a variety of bugs, including slugs, beetles, mosquitoes, and even flies. Unlike chickens, which tend to scratch and dig up garden beds while searching for snacks, ducks are more gentle foragers.

Feb 18, 2011 · i have a pair of indian runner ducks , i ahve had them almost two weeks no , they are beautiful, but i am ver???y dissapointed that they are not friendly...

Nov 27, 2022 · Ducks of the Saxony breed are great foragers and layers. Between 190 and 240 large white eggs are laid by these ducks. Despite their popularity as pets, these birds can also be used for meat. In contrast to other duck breeds, they rarely quack. Among their favorite foods are slugs, snails, and spiders, which they forage outside.

Nov 9, 2015 · There are many breeds of different sizes and temperament and egg production. I chose Indian Runners they are hilarious very active ducks, fantastic foragers, great layers,and flightless. While they are considered a little nervous always on the look out for danger. As a rule they are not good pets for children that wish to hold and pet them.

Mar 6, 2014 · - Chickens make great pets for children and great 4H projects. - They are friendly, easy to manage, low maintenance and can be kept as house pets as well. - Chickens are a food source. Hens will provide you with wonderful fresh eggs and cockerels (and retired hens) can be processed and eaten.

Jan 19, 2021 · Some breeds, like the Silkie, are particularly great for pets, with their soft, down-like feathers. Chickens are also great for therapy and becoming more and more popular for this purpose. Chicken therapy has been found to be a great success for people with anxiety, depression, autism, and loneliness, giving people a sense of purpose, order ...