Our natural secret to eradicating corn ear worms!

[@ChuckisOutside]

We have Muscovy ducks. Bobcats love ducks. I made an 8’x8’ raft that I anchored in the middle of the pond and that is where they roost. They eat all the grasshoppers and June Bugs so that broke the life cycle of the grub worms. As a result we have very few golfers. Good video Micah.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s a great point! They do a lot of good for a farm or garden……… if you can keep them alive!😂

[@einnor1040]

Your vids always make me smile. You live a blessed life.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That makes me happy! I definitely agree with that!

[@jerrycummins9813]

I just love your videos where nobody dies. The happy pigs and ducks proves ignorance is bliss. You all have a great day too!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I understand that! I wish meat could be made without killing, but the world is not set up that way yet, I don’t think things will have to die in order to provide food in heaven!

[@CoastalGardening]

A few years ago I set up a mosquito trap ( uv light with a fan that sucks them into the base) near the corn patch . The moths that lay the eggs on the corn silk all ended up in the trap . 5 wheel barrels of sweet corn cobs and not one worm . It was the best accidental gardening discovery I have made so far lol . 😎👍

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awesome! That is definitely worth doing!

[@oldhag8139]

More quality information.. from the sweetest professor...

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Awe thanks!!

[@AaricHale]

That's really awesome that the ducks take care of the pest pressure ! What kind of ducks are they ? I bet you don't have to feed the ducks very much since they get bugs and weeds to eat . Thanks for sharing and have a blessed day !

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

We don’t have to feed them anything, but of course the kids throw corn to them occasionally……. They are mallards.

[@drknockers5716]

Just love your channel

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! I’m happy to say we have a lot on the way!!

[@thecamocowboyoutdoors5693]

My Aunt had ducks on the farm. I remember watching them eating insects and how fast they were at grabbing them. Nice video my friend! Have a blessed day.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I’m surprised how good they are at it!

[@mrsdomino4196]

Fluty Lick Homestead has the best video I have seen for shucking corn 🌽 Slips right off… silks and all. It’s back away in the video history. God bless y’all.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! I appreciate it! She was freezing these with the shucks on.

[@heathsbeesandfarming8109]

Out here we use bt corn lol. I love how you keep them buggers out!!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It really worked great this year! Maybe we should do a video about it next year and see if it still works!

[@heathsbeesandfarming8109]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures absolutely!!!

[@jsheible3695]

I agree. A couple good dogs go a long way. When they bark at night. I never yell at them. No neighbors. They are doing there job. 👍🇺🇲💯

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Absolutely! I sleep good when they bark!😂

[@wondernutts]

Hahahaha! This guy's awesome factor is cranked to 11! The cutscene where he is complaining about how annoying the rooster is kills me. 😂.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂

[@steeldriver1776]

Lol as long as it’s quick and they get to work. Don’t need those ducks in meetings all day. Thanks for the video.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂

[@Cotton2Ennis]

Guess ducks are like people, they like a good home with plenty to eat. Amazed that they never fly off though. That is amazing..

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Evidently they are very happy with the situation!!

[@BootsAndBonnetWithChrisChristy]

Some wise guy once told us that if a worm don’t eat it you probably don’t want to eat it either 🤣🤣

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

True I recall that 😅😅😅 However if they don’t make it past the ducks…… too bad😂😂😂

[@escapingchicken5249]

Love the content!!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! We’re having a lot of fun!

[@fldays6798]

Good deal on the ducks and bugs and nothing wasted on the corn 🌽 .I like it thanks for sharing keep the cameras rolling from Florida.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I really enjoy ducks anyway, but this is a wonderful bonus!

[@OGBRADASS]

Do you have a water source nearby? Don't ducks need a pond/creek?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes we have a pond nearby

[@OGBRADASS]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures Are you raising catfish? So far Cat Food has been great feed for my catfish. They don't taste like farm raised catfish like they would if you used actual commercial fish feed.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

@@OGBRADASS I’ve got a few left in there…. I need to restock!

[@aguyinthewoods8294]

My pigs love our sweet corn shucks as well. They can see me pick the cobs and they start a squealing immediately!!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 they know exactly what’s coming!!

[@Keith_Hatter]

I love the "safety meeting" they have before embarking on their quaking escapades.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂 happens every morning!!😂😂😂

[@michaelmason7819]

Wow. Saw all that corn shucked. How many family do you feed at meals? Bandit is doung great.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

We were freezing a lot, but for these I’ve got it takes 20-25 ears per meal😂😂😂

[@michaelmason7819]

Saw how tall your corn is. Damnnnnn. We haviing a drought. Lotta fields only 5 or 6 ft an wilting. Bet that corn cud make some good shine. L.ao.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It probably would! I’ve got too many cows and pigs and hungry people wanting cornbread though 😂😂😂

[@awm5198]

Ha, as soon as I saw the title, and the ducks in the background in the thumbnail, I wondered if the two would be related. You win in two ways, they eat the bugs and the bugs make them fat so you can eat them! I love duck meat.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s exactly right! Duck meat is excellent!!

[@davidhuzzard8767]

Other fantastic video . You and your family always put a smile on my face. And your videos teach me something new all the time. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers. May the lord watch over you and your family my brother.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thank you so much! He has watched over us every day and showed us His tender mercies!

[@longbowbanjoAL]

deg gum hunting season needs to get here lol

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

It’s coming soon!

[@vomeronasal]

Ducks were the cure for my japanese beetle infestation.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Oh that’s awesome!

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

cool video again. but we don't have a fence so no dog. (not to mention two of us are allergic as well). man we been doin research on gardenin for 6 years and have NEVER heard of anyone using ducks. the wife wants to know what spurred your decision on puttin ducks in your garden to begin with and what kind of water feature do you have? and what kind of ducks are yours. thanks again.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

We have a pond pretty close to the garden so that’s perfect and it just kind of happened without planning! Chickens didn’t work out very well but the ducks were great! They are mallards and look like the wild version but are from tame stock.

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures well thanks a bunch for responding sir. not only does your advice help a lot it means a lot as well. God bless you.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

@@scottanddebranelson8419 I try my best to respond to everyone! The interaction is my favorite part of the whole thing!

[@scottanddebranelson8419]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures well it's sure very appreciated and i agree my man.

[@CampDogOutdoors]

Get er done ✔️

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks brother we’re gonna try!!

[@kevinallen8072]

Nice video, but coons and fox got alot of my ducks and chickens. Yes I had dogs a great Pyrenees. But they roamed past borderline of dog and got caught. You still have your Pyrenees?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Yes I do…… and that’s the problem with that breed…… they want to do their job so much….. but don’t realize that they can’t patrol the entire earth! Unfortunately for mine and fortunately for my ducks and chickens, I have no problem keeping him exactly where he’s needed. He doesn’t even seem to mind! My other dog minds the property lines so we’ve got a decent line of defense!

[@jaygee999]

Micah, you're proving the "survival of the fittest " is not as important as the "Survival Of The Smartest "

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂😂🤓

[@TBFISHING21]

Good morning

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Dad gum son! You are ON IT

[@TBFISHING21]

Yup I’m think about going fishing

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

You’re a serious fisherman!!

[@TBFISHING21]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures I still have a lot to learn but I really enjoy fishing

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

2 four pound bass is a great start!

[@kinflorida579]

I love ducks, but coyotes got mine😢

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

We’ve been trapping coyotes recently…. I’d recommend you do the same!

[@woodboogerfarm]

yes sir, ducks are great....too many drakes will hobble a female...any know how on how to cure a dog what kills your birds?

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

I honestly don’t know….. it’ll depend on the dog. I’ve given lead to a couple….. it worked.😅

[@Crystalspets]

Those are some cool ducks

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Thanks! I really enjoy them! 🦆

[@ReapWhatYouSeauxLeJeune]

Good job I need more kids 🤪

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

They can definitely make a positive impact on the farm!!

[@southernstylehomesteadAL]

I love it insect control and fertilizer

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Absolutely!

[@ozz5350]

👍👏👏👏

[@BigChristopher]

14th!

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

Where you been boi?!?! I been sitting here in the edge of my seat!!

[@BigChristopher]

🤣 I went into work early

[@BigChristopher]

I was working

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

That’s what LongbowbanjoAL said but I didn’t believe it!😂🤣😂

[@longbowbanjoAL]

@@McGieHomesteadAdventures pfffffff!!!!!!!!!! lol

[@jimjohn1002]

Booooo

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

😂😂

[@sideeffectgaming7348]

I love the ducks.

[@McGieHomesteadAdventures]

They are really amazing!