Jane and Martin Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I have just ordered a rat proof treadle feeder for the girls. Over the last couple of weeks we have had unwanted furry visitors sharing the feed. I take the peanut feeder in at night but the rats are grazing on what lands on the floor during the day. Rat man has been to deal with the problem but I want to prevent further visits after this lot have been dealt with. Has anyone used/introduced one of these feeders to their hens? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 14, 2008 Share Posted May 14, 2008 I'd be very interested to hear how you get on with this. Where did you buy it from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jane and Martin Posted May 15, 2008 Author Share Posted May 15, 2008 Got it from Wells Poultry Housing www.chicken-house.co.uk. It arrived this morning. Looks quite big - I ordered the smallest on they did. There is a wire base which is what the girls will have to stand on to open the feeder. I think it will have to be a bit of trial and error. They tend to be a bit daft about new things in their space. I hung some veg up once and they wouldn't come out of the eglu run until I took it down I'll post again regarding my success or lack opf it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted May 15, 2008 Share Posted May 15, 2008 Thanks. It might be the perfect solution to the question about bringing food in at night because of rats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
