What eats a extention cord????

[luvmychickens12]

This morning we went to the coop to find our extension cord that runs underneath to door, shredded and the rubber underneath the exterior door was also shredded. Thank god it didn't get in but was just wondering if anyone knew of a specific predator that is know for that. Or could it be anything? TIA

 

[leadwolf1]

My first thought is a rat. They will chew on just about anything...it's a shame it wasn't hot, you wouldn't have a predator problem and would know what was chewing cause it would be dead on the doorstep

 

[featherfooted]

Mice, rats and squirrels will all chew on them.

 

[luvmychickens12]

I was HOT, that is the thing. It was plugged into a fan in the coop and this THING actually chewed it and pulled it enough that is unplugged from the fan. AGHHH.

 

[leadwolf1]

It was probably already unplugged by the time the critter chomps into it far enough to zap him....too bad I would set up some rat traps and see what you can get.

 

[luvmychickens12]

Yep, we have set up traps and the neighbors in town have had a fisher cat get their chickens so Im hoping it's not that. I have also found a wood chuck inside the coop. Although I don't think they eat chickens.

Thanks for the advise.

 

[leadwolf1]

If a woodchuck can get into your coop, anything can!!! You need to think about doing further predator proofing. They are giant rodents, that could be your culprit!

 

[luvmychickens12]

No, I mean a wood chuck was in there when the chickens were out free ranging and the front door was open.

 

[leadwolf1]

Oh, that makes quite a difference I still think it might be your extension cord culprit!