reneepren Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I saw an interesting documentary on how mammals including rodents have receptors to taste hot chili peppers, but birds don't. As a result some aviaries use chili pepper powders in the feed and have dramatically reduced the rodent population in a short time. (Problem existing for years resolved in a month.) I have not had rodents but fear them due to all the rat posts I see on this website and the UK Omlet site. Thought I might sprinkle a bit of chili powder in the feed along with the garlic powder to help prevent issues. Thought I would share. Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chortle Chook Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm not sure but wouldn't the chilli powder flavour your eggs? I admit that I have held back from using garlic powder for the same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 Adding chilli to your bird seed can help keep squirrels away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kylie1007 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 I'm not sure but wouldn't the chilli powder flavour your eggs? I admit that I have held back from using garlic powder for the same reason. Yum..garlic flavoured eggs...sounds...delightful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom123 Posted January 17, 2011 Share Posted January 17, 2011 The chilli would most certainly taint the eggs from what I have heard. Interesting theory though, would be good idea for non-laying birds like pens of cockerels/drakes etc. Might try that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneepren Posted January 18, 2011 Author Share Posted January 18, 2011 The garlic doesn't affect my girls eggs so doubt the chili would. Will let you know. Renee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
