Rat/mouse droppings....

[Hamptons06]

So, we found some mice in the coop and DH saw a few droppings in the bag of feed (I now know to put the feed in a tote with a lid). Would you say to chuck the whole bag? UGH! I'm thinking we will and it's only 1/4 empty. *sigh*

 

[crtrlovr]

I wouldn't.

 

[rrgrassi]

Keep feed in a metal container like a metal trash can with a lid. Rats and mice can chew through plastic.

 

[Cloverleaf Farm]

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Exactly what I was going to say! I keep mine in metal garbage cans, and then I can also keep them outside, don't have to take up space in the coop!

 

[PhilErvin]

I use metal cans also. Don't throw out the feed, the girls don't mind. Get a cat!

 

[rrgrassi]

I would throw away the part of the feed that was contaminated. Rats and mice do carry disease, and I not would want to chance my flock eating mouse or rat droppings.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I not would want to chance my flock eating mouse or rat droppings.

If they get half a chance they will eat a whole mouse. A few droppings won't hurt them​

 

[Hamptons06]

Thanks for the advice!! Out to get 2 metal garbage bins.