Comments on: Natural Fly Control at the Stable

By: Sophie McIntosh

Sophie McIntosh — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 12:59:58 +0000

I thought that no one would recomend a duck.

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:33:58 +0000

In reply to Patti Bartsch, Ph.D.. Thanks Patti and 100% Agreed (I'm a picky consumer too). Glad you liked the article, and that you want to share it. :D

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:31:06 +0000

In reply to Doug Emerson. Thanks for sharing Doug, I'm sure readers will appreciate your first hand experience. These are some dreamy ducks!

By: Paige

Paige — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:28:04 +0000

In reply to Nanette Levin. I'm so excited to hear the research paid off. Who doesn't like ducks? ;) Hope you'll let us know how it works out Nanette!

By: Patti Bartsch, Ph.D.

Patti Bartsch, Ph.D. — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 12:29:52 +0000

Great article! Thanks! My rule of thumb is that if it’s not safe to put on my skin, or for me to breathe, then it’s not safe for my horse either. I’m excited to share your article with my coaching clients who are looking to live a more holistic lifestyle. Thanks again!

By: Doug Emerson

Doug Emerson — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:58:00 +0000

We have a 14 year old Muscovy duck that works the area around the barn every day. She spends her entire day browsing the bug world in the summer and prefers the buffet on the ground over conventional feed. And yes, they eat mice. Quickly.

By: Nanette Levin

Nanette Levin — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:42:26 +0000

Thanks for this very helpful article, Paige. Never would have considered ducks. If they do slugs too, you’ve also provided a solution to sharing my strawberry crop with the varmints (hopefully Muscovy’s don’t like strawberries). I’ll be checking out those links to learn more about these ‘natural’ predators. They sound like wonderful creates already.