Mice in the coop

[sophiesmith1010]

So I was looking at the coop and noticed little holes and saw mice. Any ideas on how to get rid of them? I don't really like cats, so that is not a option. I have ducks, guinea fowl, and chickens living in that coop. FYI: I am scared to death of mice. I hate seeing them.



Thanks in advance,
Sophie and the coop

 

[Monaschicks]

Plant peppermint around your coop. Mice hate the smell of peppermint. The plants will spread quickly and your coop will even smell good. Or you can use peppermint oil from a health food store to soak cotton balls and place around the coop. If you use oil, replace cotton balls frequently. This also works with moles. Good luck!

 

[RonP]

Chickens are like cats, in that some make excellent mousers and hunt, and some don't.

I had mice, carpenter ants, and cricket issues in my shed before it became the hen house.

I haven't see any of these in years.

Have you given your birds a chance to eradicate your problem themselves?

 

[TwoDogFarm]

Plant peppermint around your coop. Mice hate the smell of peppermint. The plants will spread quickly and your coop will even smell good. Or you can use peppermint oil from a health food store to soak cotton balls and place around the coop. If you use oil, replace cotton balls frequently. This also works with moles. Good luck!

Wow. I might have to try this one. I was just browsing threads since we have problems with mice and had a rat snake in our coop last night. Interesting way to get rid of the mice. Plus, I like the sound of it making the coop smell better too.