Clintfinn Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I've seen a rat going in and out of the run the last couple of days. Does anyone have any advice on how to get rid of rats. Our chickens roam freely round the garden so didn't want to use any poison that may harm the chickens. Would a dog or a cat be a better deterrant in the long run? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Have a look further down this page, at the topic "Vermin" ... seems to be a problem for a few of us at the moment. Unfortunately, if you've seen one rat, there are bound to be several more around (they say for every one you see, there are ten more! Eek!). Anyway, there are poison options to keep your other pets safe, such as bait boxes, but they have to be put in place for a while before the rats will go near them. Follow Egluntine's advice re clearing up food etc etc on the other thread ... it's really sensible advice. Good Luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 You can buy a special bait box for rats. A chicken would not be able to get in. The poison comes in blocks with a hole down the centre and loops onto a wire inside the box so ratty cannot drag it away. I've got two hidden in my garden - no sign of ratty for a long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 I've got 2 stategically placed bait boxes and also use bait bags in the little corners where the girls cannot get them and the little Rolands can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jman2007 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Anyone have any suggestions on where to buy bait boxes and bait? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lindsay Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 See 'vermin' thread for reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Cheap bait boxes on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallina Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 My council provides bait boxes and bait free of charge, and comes and renews the bait every fortnight until the rats stop eating it. So check first whether your council provides this service, as rat poison is not cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanut12 Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 try http://www.ascott-dairy.co.uk/acatalog/Vermin_and_Pest_Contol.html they do all sorts of traps and baits, including ones that are harmless to chickens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susanbb Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 try http://www.ascott-dairy.co.uk/acatalog/Vermin_and_Pest_Contol.html they do all sorts of traps and baits, including ones that are harmless to chickens. That's the company I use. Very good and the prices are reasonable too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted March 9, 2008 Share Posted March 9, 2008 Read **here**. Lots of tips mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
