Rats, using cement or plaster of paris

[Naser]

The best solution I found for rats and mice is get a rat proof chicken feeder, it is worth the money you invest, it saves on feed, rat poison, trapping and time
If you are short of cash nowadays get a trigger happy chicken feeder, it works, the only thing is after the hens get used to it, raise it up until they have to go on their toes to trigger, otherwise they may trigger for fun

 

[FTG1638]

I tried one a couple years ago. I didn't catch a single rodent in it, although there was no shortage of rodents. They were mowing down my chard and spinach as soon as the plants poked out of the soil.

To avoid that scenario this spring, I got serious about eating avocados a couple months ago, saving all the pits. I even had a friend save hers for me, too. I then inserted the pits into the rock wall below my planting beds. The pits are supposed to be toxic to rodents and chickens. Being tucked behind the rocks, the chickens couldn't access them, and the rodents seem to have disappeared. Even the vole that was tearing up the grass in front of my house has vanished. I have traps that have been empty now for weeks.

Interesting. So, are you saying that the rats actually ate the avocado pit? Did you see chew marks on it? Thanks.

 

[FTG1638]

I tried one a couple years ago. I didn't catch a single rodent in it, although there was no shortage of rodents. They were mowing down my chard and spinach as soon as the plants poked out of the soil.

To avoid that scenario this spring, I got serious about eating avocados a couple months ago, saving all the pits. I even had a friend save hers for me, too. I then inserted the pits into the rock wall below my planting beds. The pits are supposed to be toxic to rodents and chickens. Being tucked behind the rocks, the chickens couldn't access them, and the rodents seem to have disappeared. Even the vole that was tearing up the grass in front of my house has vanished. I have traps that have been empty now for weeks.

That's very interesting about the avocados. Did they actually eat the pits? Thanks!

 

[azygous]

That's very interesting about the avocados. Did they actually eat the pits? Thanks!

I can't be sure they ate the pits or who ate the pits. I don't rely on this method to control rodent. My best rodent control, always on duty and working, are roller bucket traps.