Many dogs have a tendency to eat things they shouldn’t when out and about, including horse and livestock manure. Although it’s one of the least desirable habits among our four-legged friends, most breeds of dog that eat a small amount of manure will not become ill. Why are dogs attracted Read more…
There is no one-size-fits-all answer here, but the consensus is that bug sprays have a shelf life of about three years. At that point, you should probably throw them out — not because they will harm you, but because they may be less effective in repelling bugs. Does fly spray Read more…
Utilizing insect repellents on your horse is also a very effective way to reduce exposure to mosquitoes. A study from the University of Tennessee shows some of the most effective repellent chemicals are pyrethrins and pyrethroids, such as permethrin. What is the best mosquito repellent for horses? Here’s a quick Read more…
Some oil-based horse fly repellents are made with petroleum distillates—byproducts of crude oil production. It’s often described as a colorless liquid that might smell a bit like gasoline or kerosene. Is horse fly spray harmful to humans? Not for use on humans. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Read more…
Fly spray is intended to “protect” your horse from flies, but does it pose health risks? Depending on the ingredients, it can be harmful to you and your horse with potential long term adverse side effects. Unsafe ingredients have the potential to enter the bloodstream via skin absorption and/or inhalation. Read more…
Plant rhubarb in fertile, free-draining soil with added organic matter, such as well-rotted horse manure. Allow plenty of space around the plant so it can spread out. What kind of manure is best for rhubarb? It’s ‘the one thing you’ll want to continue to do with your plants’ – they Read more…
Adding horse manure to your berry patch is an inexpensive, organic way to provide your berry vines with the nutrients they need. Can you put horse manure around blueberry bushes? While manure is a good slow-release nutrient source, you need to be careful to not place it too close to Read more…
Horse manure is an effective fertilizer for fruit trees, but do not use fresh manure. Fresh manure can damage your trees and even kill young saplings due to dangerously high nitrogen content at that stage. What type of manure is best for citrus trees? Poultry manurePoultry manure is a great, Read more…
Plain oats are the most popular grain fed to horses and represent a low-potassium option. Oats are appropriate for horses that are not sensitive to starch. How do you lower potassium in a horse? Treating increased potassium levels, regardless of the reason, is by using intravenous calcium to protect the Read more…
Grow strawberries in a well-prepared strawberry bed, pot, growing bag or strawberry planter, in a sheltered spot that gets plenty of sun, for sweet, juicy fruits. Add plenty of well-rotted horse manure or garden compost to the soil before planting. What manure is best for strawberries? Well-composted animal manure such Read more…