tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916661405362061048.post5404180836218998802..comments2023-07-10T04:53:26.729-05:00Comments on hippychick's adventure to sustainable happiness: natural rain barrel mosquito controlAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12470280948313049303noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916661405362061048.post-43583419528586658512013-05-20T16:19:35.136-05:002013-05-20T16:19:35.136-05:00the fishes will not get caught up against the mesh...the fishes will not get caught up against the mesh screen they'll swim down just as they would in open water. you will need to block the outflow with mesh in order to keep the fishes in the barrel. <br /><br />i now keep a fish pond in a galvanized water tank. they are doing great. it's important to keep fresh water flowing in a pond. it provides the best and freshest air source to the fishes. cheers!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470280948313049303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916661405362061048.post-62077603403995968762013-02-11T13:10:38.932-06:002013-02-11T13:10:38.932-06:00I have what might be a silly question: when it'...I have what might be a silly question: when it's really raining out, don't the fish get "caught" against the screen on top? Or roiled around too violently? <br /><br />Presently, I only have one barrel into which I drilled an overflow hole. I would need to block that as well so the little buggers don't fly right out! <br /><br />I imagine the fish waste would be really good for the plants you're watering with this water!Kelleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916661405362061048.post-11184259692077232882012-08-21T09:09:56.279-05:002012-08-21T09:09:56.279-05:00I'm going to try this. Goldfish in my rain bar...I'm going to try this. Goldfish in my rain barrel would be so much more fun than a screen or oil or mosquito dunks.Matt B.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916661405362061048.post-62134831532670362952011-06-15T12:26:22.571-05:002011-06-15T12:26:22.571-05:00FOR THE RAIN BERREL NUEBE!
Our discussion of vine...FOR THE RAIN BERREL NUEBE!<br /><br />Our discussion of vinegar was not in relation to our rain barrels. Do not put vinegar in your rain barrels - there is no need.<br /><br />We were discussing ways in which to keep our chicken waterers algae free. Hope that helps out.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470280948313049303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916661405362061048.post-37957888997971211322011-06-04T20:14:02.004-05:002011-06-04T20:14:02.004-05:00Rain Barrel nuebe.
I have a 50 gal. rain barrel. H...Rain Barrel nuebe.<br />I have a 50 gal. rain barrel. How much vinegar should I use for larva control?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916661405362061048.post-70893013332117534422010-07-18T09:26:01.558-05:002010-07-18T09:26:01.558-05:00hey jeri - good to hear from you and good for you ...hey jeri - good to hear from you and good for you with the mosquito control efforts. i too use a bit of apple cider vinegar and sometimes home brewed kombucha to keep the creature waterers in good shape. <br /><br />in regard to garden goods dying off, what are your questions. do keep in mind that we are traveling into the toughest part of the season where the heat and dry are stressful to all. <br /><br />i'm happy to help as much as my experience will allow. i do practice organic methods (beyond organic actually) with my garden, my creatures and my bees. <br /><br />wishing you well!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12470280948313049303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3916661405362061048.post-20203510539871810522010-07-17T17:23:11.605-05:002010-07-17T17:23:11.605-05:00Hi Michelle
I "know" you from the Austi...Hi Michelle<br /><br />I "know" you from the Austin Backyard Poultry Meetup (long name).<br /><br />For mosquito control I use goldfish (the cheap feeder fish - feed for other fish) and gambusia fish in my pond.<br /><br />The rain barrels I use for watering plants I use plain white vinegar.<br /><br />The rain barrel that is connected to an automatic waterer for my hens I use unpasteurized apple cider vinegar.<br />It is suppose to also control internal parasites, aide in calcium absorption and the multitude of benefits it claims.<br /><br />I came across this meetup looking for one for help with gardening issues. I found any idiot can grow a plant from seed,<br />the real test is keeping the plant alive and healthy. My gardening honeymoon period is over and I need help understanding<br />why certain plants are dying (heat or pests or ???). Plus, having chickens in my garden just presents a challenge with using<br />pest control and I thought organic gardeners might know what I need to do. <br /><br />I may try emailing the Central Texas Gardener or going over to the Natural Gardener to talk with them. <br /><br />As always, I enjoy your blogs and videos.<br /><br />Jeri KramerUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07480384210870776783noreply@blogger.com