Author Topic: Lime (Read 2988 times)

Fleecewife · « **on:** December 05, 2014, 06:20:59 pm »

Does anyone use lime in gateways and around hay feeders, for sheep's feet? If so, what type do you use (the same as is normally spread on the land?) and how much?

ladyK · « **Reply #1 on:** December 05, 2014, 10:35:43 pm »

I'm interested in this question too.
I have a few muddy areas sanitising would help I think. I understand it would be hydrated lime to use for this purpose? (generally drying out and disinfecting if I got that right)
Are there any dangers associated with ingesting it once on the ground? No way I could keep my free range chickens away from any treated area, and cats would walk over it too (and then licking their paws)

SallyintNorth · « **Reply #2 on:** December 05, 2014, 10:38:59 pm »

I've used hydrated lime in lambing pens (after mucking out, under new straw) and found it very good. It was always too wet to use it outside, so I can't help on that, sorry. I'll be interested to hear how you get on with it if you try it, though!

Bramblecot · « **Reply #3 on:** December 06, 2014, 01:44:41 pm »

I don't think it would work outside

but I use it in the barn doorway and in lambing pens to disinfect before and after lambing. Not sure what type , I buy small 25kg bags from MVF

Badger Nadgers · « **Reply #4 on:** December 06, 2014, 01:51:53 pm »

Quote from: Fleecewife on December 05, 2014, 06:20:59 pm

Does anyone use lime in gateways and around hay feeders, for sheep's feet? If so, what type do you use (the same as is normally spread on the land?) and how much?

Hydrated lime, calcium hydroxide. Mine's usually from Lhoist who are very local.

Not outside, it will just wash away. Just in doorways and in sheds. A light dusting, a little more in the doorway. A sprinking into water troughs stops them going green too.

Never had any problems with it.