splodge88 Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 We've seen a couple of rats dashing in and out of the run when the chickens are freeranging. The chickens don't seem to mind but the food isn't cheap, we have neighbours terrified of anything which moves & we don't know if they carry any diseases... We've moved the run so they can't get under but they still go through the door when the chickens are out. What to do? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 Bring their food in at night, clear the garden of hidey places and put bait boxes around the garden. **Article here** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarahsausage Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 I had a rat problem a few weeks ago, it was a nightmare. Get the pest control people in straight away, rats carry disease and pee all over the place. You don't what your chickens catching anything. Get rid of the rats! Rats also breed rapidly and you don't want to be over run with them, now they know there's a regular supply of food they will come back every day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted December 18, 2009 Share Posted December 18, 2009 They will carry diseases you really need to stop them running in the run and they may attack your girls when they are sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
