pest control

  1. Phantom_k9

    How to handle pest around chicken coop?

    I am not sure where to post this, so I am putting this down as a potential health issue for my flock... Here in Texas, spring and summer brings a lot of bugs and pest that we have to deal with. One of the more prominent pest we have is Wasp, paper Wasp (and Dirt Dobbers, Yellow Jackets...
    • Phantom_k9
    • Thread
    • flock health pest pest control pest protection poison wasp wasps wasps nests
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Predators and Pests
  2. Herittavityuk

    Raccoon attack

    so last night, my hens got attacked by a raccoon that just the other day picked a fight with my dog. He found out how to unhitch the nesting box and went after my smallest hen. Thankfully we heard the screaming and were able to fight of the raccoon, but he put up a real fight. The only injuries...
  3. L

    Rats living the dream

    Greetings fellow chicken heads! A quick question if I may, nothing unusual but seeking advice for a speedy solution. We have an infestation formed under our wooden decking in the garden, as you can imagine they are rapidly expanding and it's getting out of hand. We are in the UK, have taken a...
  4. m1chelle1

    Ducks or other waterfowl as pest control in cranberry bogs?? Need Help Brainstorming! :)

    Hello BYC Fam! This is a cross-post from my Permies account... Long story short, ive been looking to buy a (preferably) organic farm and have successfully found a fantastic affordable one, full of potential! Needless to say ive been doing my research on it and cant seem to find anything on...
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    • Thread
    • ducks pest control waterfowl
    • Replies: 24
    • Forum: Ducks
  5. C

    Best Feeder to keep squirrels and mice out?

    I have been researching the internet lately. looking for the best chicken feeder that will keep my darn squirrels (during the day) and Mice(at night) out of the food. There are several out there just don't know which one to get. would love to hear what others have used and recommend. thanks!
  6. E

    Chipmunk in the coop...problem?

    I have at least one chipmunk around that sneaks into coop and eats the feed...is this a problem? Are they dangerous to the chickens? The chickens don’t seem to mind and I don’t think there’s an easy way to keep the feed safe besides trapping the chipmunk...just wonder if this is necessary or we...
  7. L

    Best chicken breed for tick control?

    Hi all, I live in southern Ontario, and this year is looking to be BAD for ticks and biting insects. I'm wondering about chickens for insect control (so, good foragers, I guess?). As well, they would need to be cold- reasonably heat-tolerant. Thanks in advance!
  8. cShTiEcVkEeNn

    My chicken castle; complete with moat and light activated automatic door.

    (1) Are you new to chickens / when did you first get chickens? This spring (2019) is my first time keeping chickens. It has been way more fun than i ever imagined. I originally decided on getting chickens about three years ago to help keep the bugs out of my raised garden beds. I opted for a...
  9. LunaMarieWolf

    Ants in the coop!! Help!!

    I keep some chickens I have been raising from chicks seperate from my older flock. They are in a separate coop in the run. It is getting warmer here.. and the critters and bugs seem to be on the move. We are moving houses here in about a month, so we are cleaning things up and out and I went...
  10. chicksandchores

    Rats!

    I really need some advice on how to eliminate rats. I live in middle Tennessee, on 17 undeveloped acres. Until we got chickens, we had only had issues with mice in the house and those were caught and eliminated in snap traps or glue traps. Since getting my first chicks a little over a year ago...
  11. Habriel

    Mites, flees, and remedies

    So. I recently picked up some natural care to spray around my house, my dogs, and my cats. It’s made of all natural ingredients and has helped with flees, ticks, etc. think it would be okay to spray in the coup?
  12. SniperGoose

    Has anyone ever used this?

    I was at TSC getting Permethrin spray today, and I was looking around and seen this: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/product/bonide-5lbs-rat-magic-rodent-repellent-granules I've been having an ongoing battle with rats, and I've killed most of them. But I'll still see some evidence of them...
  13. DuckDolly001

    Heavy Mite Infestation on Rooster

    Hello- I have a rooster who has a leg problem. He injured it this past year and we spent roughly $500 in vet bills getting the wound healed. With that being said, he has major problems with the leg and hobbles around. Because of that, I rarely see him dust bathe...he seems to like to just hang...
  14. frankflonker95

    Pest

    Does anyone know how to catch an opossum?
  15. SniperGoose

    Ways to get rid of rats?

    Recently we've been having a rat problem in our chicken coop. I'd say it started maybe 1-2 months ago? We've been trying to deal with them, and have killed a few here and there, but they just won't take the hint. Just the other week we patched up all the new rat holes they chewed in the coop...
  16. bonniethelass

    Flea Control/ Insecticide Options?

    Hi Guys! I am a first time chicken tender and i could use some help as I am on the verge of insanity. Flea season has been insane this year! My dog is infested with fleas and despite my efforts they just keep coming. That leads me to my main problem- the yard.. my chickens free range and I...
  17. S

    Good Tip for Keeping Mosquitoes Out of the Coop!

    A fan. A simple electric (or battery) fan, pointed at the chicken roost. I searched far and wide (well, not that far, really) to find an answer to the question: how do I keep mosquitoes off my chickens at night? The results from all around the internet said: 1) get rid of standing water 2)...
  18. MROO

    Garden Nematodes for Pest Control?

    Hey All, a question for you about nematodes and pest control. We're in our usual mid-summer flea season in Maryland, and while it's not particularly bad, this year, fleas are ALWAYS annoying! I know people who have successfully used live nematodes to control grubs, but I just read an article...
  19. Syntaxidermy

    Help needed to identify and eradicate probable mites?

    Hello! I've went to check my egg box this morning for eggs, to find a bunch of tiny, black, spider-like insects crawling over three of my freshly laid eggs. Upon further inspection, I also noticed some smaller, creamy white insects gathered around crevices near the hatch for my egg box and the...
  20. tjo804

    IS THIS LEG MITES OR SOMETHING ELSE? Pic Heavy

    I need help figuring out what this might be. I thought scaly leg mites and have been treating him for that, he acts normally and no one else in the coop is having this problem. It looks painful but you would never know from his behavior. I oiled him up really well to mat feathers for pics and...
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