Moggie Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Welcome to the forum, Dreamingdolly . Chickens themselves don't attract rats but any spilt food may do. You are as likely to get rats attracted by compost bins, rubbish bins or neighbours leaving food out for wildlife so don't let that put you off getting chickens. There are some Omleteers who are bothered by rats but there are loads of threads on the forum full of advice/experience. I've never seen one yet. Go for it . You have a lovely big garden and it would only be enhanced by some feathered friends pecking and scratching about in it (there are issues with grass/flowers/veg disappearing but we'll keep that for later!) Feel free to ask away and have a good look through the forum - anything you could possibly want to know about chickens is in there (although it can be hard to find so don't worry about asking!) I think it depends where you live, I haven't noticed anything were we live now (small village), but when I was living in Surrey we were digging over the run and 2 rats ran out. Also, our neighbours' run collapsed because of rats tunneling underneath. Having said that, as long as you take the food in at night then there's nothing to attract them. They are not interested in the chickens, it's the food they want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamingdolly Posted March 3, 2009 Author Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hi guys have been getting problems with my computer and couldn't get a normal picture with this site but seems ok today. Chelsea i'm pleased your doggy is on the mend,and sue i just don't know what to say about Gromit,only that i will keep you in my prayers . keep in touch with what is happening,I know we are all a long way from each other but it seems to me that there are some genuinly lovely people on this site who really care so just remember you are not really on your own with this.BIG HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerchDuw Posted March 3, 2009 Share Posted March 3, 2009 Hi. I have and , a and a . I also have a Spaniel and a Yorkie. My neighbour is always complaining of rats but I've never seen or had trouble with one. The dogs seem to be doing a fab job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
