Chickies11
Songster
Hi,
I've been finding rats in my run when I go out at night to check on my chickens. They were digging holes, so I layered the skirt with hardware cloth, and I think they are going under the skirt or finding little corners to go through. I started to take the food out every night and bring it back in the morning, as I found a rat in the food. I covered the outside with Saturday lime and set traps, which caught some rats. I thought the problem was resolved, as they stopped for a bit, but I just found some more rats and new holes! Any suggestions? The rats really bug me and I'm worried they will spread diseases to my chickens or attract other animals.
Thank you!
I've been finding rats in my run when I go out at night to check on my chickens. They were digging holes, so I layered the skirt with hardware cloth, and I think they are going under the skirt or finding little corners to go through. I started to take the food out every night and bring it back in the morning, as I found a rat in the food. I covered the outside with Saturday lime and set traps, which caught some rats. I thought the problem was resolved, as they stopped for a bit, but I just found some more rats and new holes! Any suggestions? The rats really bug me and I'm worried they will spread diseases to my chickens or attract other animals.
Thank you!