Recent content by Messipaw

Yes I do. I hope that is the reason.

Hi All, Has anyone had this happen to them? I have found on two different occasions what appears to be maggots at the bottom of my chickens water bowl. They are small tan worms-definitely look like maggots. they are still alive in the water. I'm grossed out and don't know what to do. I am...

That's great. Love the names. Enjoy!

OMG so cute. I got the same mix from him last year. They are all doing great. Good layers! Keep me posted on the names. Good luck.

Hi yes. I got all my chicks from Wayne. He's great. Very helpful. I have never had any issues with their health or anything. He always has Easter Eggers. Let me know what you get. Good luck.

Are you getting them from Wayne?

I'm dealing with the same unfortunate issue. I'm trying Dr Brooners peppermint castile shampoo now. I'm going to mix it with water and try to flush them out. My next step is to use DE and Severn dust everywhere. I'm freaked out. I hope they will not harm my chickens. And can these voles be...

Anyone have suggestions on ridding these beast?

I read an post on here on ridding rats from the chicken pen. Someone mentioned using Dr Bronners Castile Liquid Soap-Peppermint mixed with water. We have never had an issue before. We have had a pretty mild winter here in NY. The ground is certainly not frozen. I have been finding holes...

Following. I'm curious

I'm having the exact same problem and I'm loosing my mind. I found little poops in my nesting boxes. I'm grossed out. My chicken run is plenty big for my seven hens. It's divided up into sections. These holes are everywhere. I'm going to try the chunx bait.

I'm going to look into this. Thank you

Please help. Something is making burrowing holes from under the ground into my chicken pen. What ever it is getting into the coop and eating the chicken feed because I am finding little pellet poops in the nesting box. I'm not sure what it is - I'm assuming it's a rat, mouse, mole or vole...

I use cayenne pepper to help boost egg production. The object of them eating the hot pepper flavor is that it also promotes water intake. They can't taste the heat of the pepper but it urges them to drink by increasing their thirst.