This was such a nice forum, why tear it up with politics. There are politico forums, where any that are so inclined, may go voice your political views. We all have them, but are wise enough not to voice them here. While we don't adhere strictly to chickens, all out political debates are not appropriate here. The saying goes, "There is a time, and place for everything." This is not the place.
I washed off the poop boards, and turned the dirt in the coops yesterday. I decided to lift up one of the poop boards to adjust it's position. There are usually bug under them, which the chickens enjoy scurrying around and eating. When I lifted the board, a bunch of field mice came running out, and I discovered they had tunnels under there, and even pinkies. Yes, I screamed like a girl as all the mice scurried away! The rooster crowed at me for daring to shatter the silence in his coop, while the rest of the chickens just stood there and watched. I turned the dirt under the poop board, destroying their tunnels. Today, I will remove all poop boards, and leave them out of the coops for awhile. I hope I don't encounter anymore mice. UGH! YUCK! EWWW! BLECH!
I got a spray bottle, and misted all around the coop with a mixture of water, and vanilla extract. It DOES help with mosquitoes. I have used basil for fly control for the past two years.
