Fluffy Butt Acres: Stories of our flock

[LozzyR]

They are kind of creepy and untrustworthy looking. Like clowns.

Poor quokkas!

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I won't bore everyone with everything I have learned as a rodenteer - but start by finding where they are getting in. Small (1/2") cracks close to the foundation is most likely - but they can come in from the roof. There are a range of ways to seal up the cracks - I found copper mesh stuffed in to be the best but I also used some specialty foam.
Good luck!

I seem to remember something about stuffing the entrance with stainless steel wool or one of those metal scrubber things because rodents can't chew through metal ....yet.

 

[MaryJanet]

Poor quokkas!

I'm disappointed they're having to weather such aspersions when they're the sweetest and friendliest of all.

 

[MaryJanet]

I seem to remember something about stuffing the entrance with stainless steel wool or one of those metal scrubber things because rodents can't chew through metal ....yet.
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I've heard that too.

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

I didn't get my full beauty sleep last night. Around mid afternoon after a fairly busy day I hit that must have a nap bump and went to lie down for a while.
My bed has a permenant mosquito net around it which gives a tent like cosy feel and after covering myself with a blanket, I drifted into that almost getting warm again type fuzziness.
I head Tribe 1 arrive. They were quiet but I could here their beaks tapping the base of the plastic food tray I keep near the door. I did fall asleep for a while and woke due to a brief outbreak of bickering between Hurry and Moon.
I was just about to throw aside the net and swing my legs out when I saw Fat Bird, still with her eyes closed, in the bedroom, partially lying on the edge of the net right next to my bed. Cillin was standing just on the right side of the black tape I have stuck to the floor looking slightly anxious.
The only adult chicken that has ever gone into my bedroom has been Fat Bird a few years ago. For whatever reason, they just don't. I do evict the pullets and cockerels immediately if I see them cross the tape and they learn that the bedroom is a forbidden area for them.
Fat Bird snores. I'm sure she didn't used to.

Awww. She's such a special girl. Poor Cillin wants to be with you but knows the rules. He's a sweetie too. ❤

 

[Aussie-Chookmum]

We have nothing if not belief ~ Reepicheep

Always loved Reepicheep. He's such a swashbuckler. If only it didn't wound his dignity to cuddle him. ❤

 

[Ribh]

Always loved Reepicheep. He's such a swashbuckler. If only it didn't wound his dignity to cuddle him. ❤

The Errol Flynn of mice.

 

[MaryJanet]

Now THAT is how it is done!

Well played!

 

[MaryJanet]

Wow, I did not expect that post to turn out so well I thought it was going to show the link!

 

[RoyalChick]

I seem to remember something about stuffing the entrance with stainless steel wool or one of those metal scrubber things because rodents can't chew through metal ....yet.
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Spot on! But that stuff rusts, so if outdoors it is better to use copper. You can buy it on Amazon surprisingly cheaply. I got 200’ of the stuff and plug up any hole big enough for my little finger to get in.