Keeping feed safe from rodents

[HBlake]

Hi - I have had chickens and ducks for about 5 years now. I have had a growing problem with rodents eating their feed, which are now burrowing under and into my pump house (next to the coop).
I am looking for ideas to keep their food safe from the rodents.
What are your experiences & solutions?
Thanks

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. You may get the best input by posting your question on this forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/predators-and-pests.13/

You should also find some useful articles if you search here - https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/

This is a useful link of BYC guides to take a look at - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/website-announcements-feedback-issues-guides.3/?prefix_id=3


You can use this link to contact members in your area - Find your State's thread.

Best wishes

Pork Pie

 

[cmom]

I have hanging feeders in my coops and luckily they pests haven't gotten into them.

 

[FrankieDoodle]

Welcome to BYC!!!

 

[cmom]

Metal trash cans with lids are good to keep the feed in and pest out.

 

[Kiki]

Welcome to BYC.
Bring the feed bags indoor. I keep all food inside.
Metal trash cans with lids.
Remove all food and water at night.

Kill the rats.
Next you will be dealing with bugs on your birds from them.

 

[HBlake]

I do keep their feed in metal containers, I'm concerned about the food I put out for them. They don't always eat it all and that's when the rodents have their feast.
Would like to see some pictures and/or links to feeder ideas.

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

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[cmom]

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