[AlpacaTalk] snail control
I have been very bad these past 2 yrs about not giving the monthly
dectomax injections that my guys used to receive every 6 wks. That was
when I had an old style vet that came to the farm and didn't charge a
fortune. He would stop by and do the injections for $10 - total! Then
he went up to $15, then $25 and I decided I could no longer afford that
luxury. Tho I *can* give injections, it is just a pain to do by myself
and with everything else that has been going on, it just frankly fell
thru the cracks....as did so many other things.
Anyway, I have ducks and guineas in the same pasture as my
alpacas.....
ducks provide slug and snail control. I got the guineas for tick
control, don't really know if they eat snails or not????
What is your opinion(s) about the effectiveness of snail control with
ducks? Anyone else trying this? I already know it is not as effective
as a monthly injection. But in the face of reality, I am hoping this is
offering a decent level of protection, until I get back up to speed with
the injections (and everything else). I have had no problems with
m-worm in these past several years. About 5-6 yrs ago, I did have one
boy become infected. I was able to save his life, but he was somewhat
lame afterwards.
I also wonder if any of you use DE for parasite control? I know several
people who use it great success with their horses and goats.
Thanks!
Janice in GA
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