How can I get rid of the fertilizer neighbors put on my yard? I don't want my chickens to eat it or dogs on it

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How can I get rid of the fertilizer neighbors put on my yard? I don't want my chickens to eat it or dogs on it...

My neighbor thought they were being helpful by fertilizing our back yard when they did theirs. I have 12 baby chicks I was planning to put back there, but I don't want them to eat the little greenish-yellow balls of chemicals. One of my dogs has new puppies as well and I don't want her on the grass and then going right to her puppies. Is there a way to get rid of it or neutralize it? What will happen if the chicks and/or puppies ingest any of it? We've never used chemicals and it just makes me sick that they wouldn't ask first! Any help is great, thanks!

Answer 1

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I don't know, but I wouldn't put the animals out there until its gone. I would be really mad at my neighbors if they did that! Could you vacuum it up with a shop vac? Then water it really really well to get it off the surface.

We don't use any chemicals, but I would imagine if you just walk the dog it will be okay, but she shouldn't roll in it before nursing the pups. Just keep her on a leash. The chicks, I think it would be very harmful to them.

I would ask the neighbors to get it off the yard and never put anything else on it. They wouldn't want your chickens and puppies on their yard, would they? Put up a good fence.

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Thanks!

Answer 2

Is it just fertilizer or is it "weed and feed". Just water you lawn. It shouldn't pose any hazard to them after 24 hours.

Answer 3

Water the yard thoroughly