The only way to keep rats out is to block the way that they are getting in. I learned that info at the link below while searching for natural ways to protect wild turkey nests from predators. Good Luck!
http://www.wildlife-removal.com/ratrepellent.html
Colorado Im hoping that they won't eat. That they will be repelled before finding the nest. If the odors do not repel and they do eat I'm sure they will learn a lesson and not eat again!
I've searched and found other natural ingredients that repel bugs, mammals and snakes. Im going to...
I'm sorry Sun I misunderstood what you originally said. It is a very good idea and a good way to test if pepper will deter predators! Thanks! Im going to try your suggestion and see what happens!
Thanks Sun but the pepper is used as an odor repellent. In theory anyway. The pepper odor is to repel the predators and stop them from finding the nest. I doubt that eating the pepper would deter or repel the predators.
Hello Everyone!
We have had wild turkeys in our yard since we moved here decades ago. We have noticed a steep decline in baby and adult turkeys the past few years. Myself and Others in the area have also noticed an increase in predators such as racoons, foxs, opposum ect. It seems that the...