Japanese Beetles Part 2 www.FredsFineFowl.com trap by Tanglefoot/Contech Inc. Chicken Feeding

[HTCSWEOD]

after using this method for several years... we have almost no japanese beetles at all... not even on the roses... the chickens are missing them!

[eggplanthead44]

Greatest beetle cull ever! I have to take care of mine by hand. Small yard traps would increase the problem. I love when they cluster it's kill one get five free.

[Judyp77]

Hummmm...either those are not Japanese beetles in the video or we have different ones in the deep south. Ours are rounder and a shiny green in color. Wings don't show until they fly. The ones in the video look more like a bee.So, which is it? Really like your videos!

[HTCSWEOD]

@Judyp77 There are indeed honey bees also in this video... if you watch the entire thing, you will see the Japanese Beetles... sorry for any confusion there... thanks for commenting!

[Judyp77]

@HTCSWEOD ...oops, you are right. I thought I watched the whole thing. Love the music in this video; what is it?

[vidaripollen]

your country looks green and nice.and your garden or farm lovely.

[HTCSWEOD]

@vidaripollen Thank you for your comment! Yes, we do have a very lush environment in this part of the U.S. and it is suitable for agriculture and livestock rearing... but the winters are harsh. I'm glad you enjoyed my videos!

[machizmo77]

guineas are awesome

[HTCSWEOD]

@machizmo77 Thank you, I have to agree with that comment... they also like to chase off predators.

[Lesbiana1984]

that song kicks ass

[BadassMutha400]

But what are you supposed to do with the beetles if you live in the suburbs and don't have animals to feed them to? If I put them in the trash they attract flies who plan eggs and it becomes a disaster.

[HTCSWEOD]

Put them into dish soap water.. then dig a hole and use them as compost/fertilizer... or do what you will... but you can compost them.

[marco252005]

The more I watch your videos the more addicted I become to them....The cinemotagraphy, soundtrack, and plotlines are fantastic!!! Those grey goose chickens are killers! I have my bet that the plum tree still leafy by the end of july!

[HTCSWEOD]

Hi.. again.. um, I have to say, I don't know what a "grey goose chicken" is? Are you writing about the gray pearl guineas? If so, yes, they are very good bug eaters! They even hunt out ticks and other insects.

[csbarrett14]

Either that or an emu, great videos, they are wonderful.

[HTCSWEOD]

Thanks!

[reefrunner9]

Update, 8/22/08;

I have been feeding the frozen beetles to my neighbors hens, they are nuts about beetles. Stronger exoskeleton formation is the result of increase in protein consumption. Look out Henry Foghorn Leghorn.....aj the reefrunner

[HTCSWEOD]

excellent idea, I'm glad it's working out for those chickens!

[2008BeetleJuice]

Great suggestion, but living in a very suburban area, not possible for me. I figure just dumping the bodies on the ground around plants (after spending sufficient time in soapy water) might help deter future diners.

[HTCSWEOD]

Thanks for commenting, yes, I understand it's not for everyone... composting is a great idea... you may also consider putting them on a covered bird feeder? I'd be interested to know, which, if any, wild birds would take them? Maybe someone already has studied which native birds eat Japanese Beetles?

[reefrunner9]

No chickens allowed in my "annexed neighborhood,". I will contact my rfd neighbors to see if they want my muerto bugs. Thanks for the insight. Also, what music is this, love percussion, check out Faithless Coke Ad for new age trip/hop musica et cetera...aj reefrunner

[HTCSWEOD]

Hi, Thanks for the comments. Sorry you can't have any chickens there ("> As for the music, I purchase all my background music from "SmartSounds", it's a company that sells background noises, music and intros for people who make movies and slide shows... it gets expensive, so I end up using the same stuff over and over, once I pay for the license. I'm about to buy some Australian dirge music for my Emu growth video... :} great resource, thanks for the percussion tip!

[destroyahdes]

It's nice to see the emus again.

Don't you worry that some of the beetles will fly away before the chickens can eat them all? If I did this I'd probably freeze then thaw them.

[HTCSWEOD]

I do this so early in the morning, that they don't have time to warm up... NONE fly away ("> I've heard of freezing them also, but that's not necessary if mornings are cool as they are here. Thanks for your comments! ya, the Emu are doing amazingly well and are so friendly.

[tarazod]

Great stuff! Keep making videos Fred.

[Voodoobabe72]

awesome video , thank you!!!

[HTCSWEOD]

Thanks Voodoo!

[tonyfixit]

Great idea, feed fowl with Japanese beetles, well done. I don't keep fowl so I have to throw them away.

[HTCSWEOD]

Thanks Tony... they do make good compost also :} until you get your chickens that is ("> Just teasing!