chocchick Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Has anyone got recommendations for a foodbin? I/we have a mice issue and I think they can squeeze under the lid of my current galvannised food bin, so need something that closes tightly so they don't jump out at me. If you want to read the mouse story, screams and all http://sarah.blog.urbanchicken.org.uk/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=194&blogId=1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I thought I heard a scream Sarah! I weigh the lids of my bins down with bricks. So far so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheshire Chooks Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 I also weigh my bin lid down with the trowel I use to s"Ooops, word censored!"e the bars clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura & CTB Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Screaming like a girl eh Sarah! (I save that for spiders) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 25, 2008 Author Share Posted April 25, 2008 The lid is sloped and bigger than the bin so weighing it down may not work. They are determined, and this is now their home apparently. I could not believe when released they ran straight to the shed for safety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 How about luggage cords? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TAJ Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Domestic fowl trust do one that holds a full 20kg sack of food where the lid is attached permanently by a metal strap - lid fits very tightly. Alternative find a friendly cat to scare the mice off. Tracy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 25, 2008 Share Posted April 25, 2008 Could you glue something round the inside edge of the lid? Some foam or something? (Or would they just eat through it .) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 I don't know, they chew through the plastic bags I line the bin with as an extra layer This is like my bin, there is a gap at the sides, or they are sneaking in when I open it Did you mean the mini ones with fixes lid, or the £70 one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Your bin looks very like mine. I've had no problems with mice . Don't know what to suggest . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Ended up spending £12 at B&Q on a plastic one with a lid with clips, and putting gaffer tape over the holes. Seems to seal a lot better, and put it outside in the chicken pen for ease of access. Hopefully the mice will find a new home when the food source dries up, or they may face forced relocation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodle Posted April 26, 2008 Share Posted April 26, 2008 Get a couple of cats - they do a great job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocchick Posted April 26, 2008 Author Share Posted April 26, 2008 Interesting, there are 2 cats that take an interest in the chickens. We caught them one at each end of the pen sat down, just watching. They seem more interested in the chickens. The chickens on the other hand ran like lightning after the mouse when it finally ran in the right direction (AWAY from me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
