Backyard Fowl Keepers

Guinea fowl and Muscovy ducks are natural mosquito predators. If you already have ducks, try letting them forage in mosquito-heavy areas. Another option is using poultry-safe insect-repellent sprays. Some essential oil-based sprays (like diluted lemon eucalyptus) can help reduce mosquito activity ...

It's good that your dog alerted you! Keeping your yard free of debris and regularly checking for holes in fencing should help prevent future encounters.225 As long as she's not gone too long, the eggs should be fine. A half-hour in warm weather isn't a big concern.

I wouldn't give them parakeet seed just yet,it might be too hard and could cause digestive issues. Try a little finely crumbled chick starter as a "treat" instead.