Jean Louis Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Hello. I have a pigeon infestation because of the leftover seeds my chickens leave on the ground after eating. I tried a homemade mixture of white vinegar, water, and a few drops of peppermint oil sprayed at the entrance to their enclosure, but it didn't work. Now I've closed off my Eglu's enclosure to keep the pigeons out, but as a result, my chickens are left outside in the garden and can't eat, drink, or lay their eggs in peace when they need to. I don't know what to do, and I'm fed up with seeing 10 or 20 pigeons loitering near the coop all day, waiting! What can I do? I just want what's best for my chickens. Thank you in advance for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 Confused by this Jean Louis? Why are the chickens locked outside in the garden and the pigeons in the run. The chickens are supposed to be locked in the run so they don't get eaten by foxes which leaves the pigeons outside. Feeding chickens seeds is not sufficient for their health so why are you doing that? They need layers pellets with feeders in the run. Scatter feeding chickens with grain is a ancient practice that has no place in the modern world. Time to start all over again I think! Keep the chickens in the covered run and feed them properly. When the pigeons can't get to their grain and water they will leave. We have never had a problem like that and I don't know anyone who has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
