Rat Snake hiding in my coop

[denim deb]

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By buckeyes, do you mean the "chestnuts" from a buckeye or horse chestnut tree? If so, what do they do, and where do you put them? There's some rats in my friend's coop, and she's afraid to use poison. And, while neither buckeyes or horse chestnuts are native to this area, I do know where there's some horse chestnuts growing by the road.

Buckeye is a heritage breed of chicken. They're reputed to be somewhat voracious rodent-getters. However, I agree with Katy on the snake thing. I have actually considered placing a little next box somewhere in/near my coop and stuffing it with gopher snakes that I find around here.

Thanks. I've never heard of that breed, so when I think buckeyes, I think of trees.

 

[Papadavid]

I agree with Katy. Wish I had mine back. they are worth a few eggs.

 

[D'Angelo N Va.]

Well they ARE NOT worth it in my book....I would not think twice about killing it if it's a chance of getting my baby chicks which I have now.

 

[Spike4spurs]

Thank you to everyone with your suggestions. I uncovered the hole and hopefully the snake will escape. I'll see if he is there tomorrow or not. I went from getting 6 eggs a day to 3 eggs. I just didn't want him to be tooooo greedy!