Field mice

[Goatmum]

We are surrounded by crop fields. Little field mice are everywhere. Our vet says they really don’t pose a threat to the chickens, and that there’s really nothing we can do about keeping them out. He said we would need a dozen cats,and that wouldn’t make a dent in the population. Any suggestions? We can’t have Guinea Fowl, too noisy.

 

[Cecisflock]

We are surrounded by crop fields. Little field mice are everywhere. Our vet says they really don’t pose a threat to the chickens, and that there’s really nothing we can do about keeping them out. He said we would need a dozen cats,and that wouldn’t make a dent in the population. Any suggestions? We can’t have Guinea Fowl, too noisy.

Your vet is right but a dog could help scare them. along with a couple of cats. Chickens like to eat mice too. Just make sure your food bins are secure, and all of your nesting boxes

 

[ChicNmom]

If you are committed to the process set up some mouse bucket traps. It will take some time but you should be able to slow the population down. Images are from an internet search.

 

[Goatmum]

Your vet is right but a dog could help scare them. along with a couple of cats. Chickens like to eat mice too. Just make sure your food bins are secure, and all of your nesting boxes

What do you mean by securing the nest boxes? These field mice are small, they can get through really small places. There’s really no way I can close off the nest box, without blocking the other chickens.

 

[Cecisflock]

What do you mean by securing the nest boxes? These field mice are small, they can get through really small places. There’s really no way I can close off the nest box, without blocking the other chickens.

Is ther a way to seal them off on the outside? with a plastic sealent or chicken wire?

 

[Goatmum]

If you are committed to the process set up some mouse bucket traps. It will take some time but you should be able to slow the population down. Images are from an internet search.

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We’ve done something like that. But we literally have farm fields on both sides, and behind us. The vet said we really can’t do anything.

 

[Goatmum]

Is ther a way to seal them off on the outside? with a plastic sealent or chicken wire?

Not really, they are very small. They can fit through a dime hole.

 

[Cecisflock]

Not really, they are very small. They can fit through a dime hole.

Oh lordy! well at least they aren't rats!

 

[Goatmum]

Not really, they are very small. They can fit through a dime hole.

We’re in farm country!

 

[Cecisflock]

We’re in farm country!

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