sparkysmum Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I think we may have some sort of vermin in the run Although I haven't seen any evidence my Yorkie, Daisy is attracted to a particular spot and has dug a huge crater. I am going to assume the worst. I have bought a bait box but my concern is that if slugs go for the bait and are then eaten by the hens will they (the hens) not be poisoned too Would love some advice before I deal with this. Thanks. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chook n Boo Mum Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I hadn't considered slugs as a poison transfer method....I hope somebody comes up with an answer Alli....I still baulk at the idea of poison as I've found dead, possibly poisoned rats in the middle of my garden and greenhouse where my labs go ....too big a risk imho....trouble is I can't keep up with my air rifle, so other methods are going to have to be explored ...been told I'm not allowed a JRT, & knowing my luck I'd get a soft pudding anyway Sha x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 I have considered this as I have a bait box and when I checked it last it was covered in slime trails inside! I now put a trap inside the box instead as this year slugs seem to be everywhere when I let the dogs out last thing at night the WIR is covered in slugs especially the leopard ones so I have been collecting them and relocating although they may do a good job of getting rid of the chicken poo! I haven't noticed this before so I'm hoping its due to this years wet weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heth1986 Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 Have a read up on Eradibait, it's meant to be safe to use around pets, farm animals, birds etc where secondry poisoning is a possibility. I bought some and have had no problems with it at all x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 24, 2012 Author Share Posted September 24, 2012 Thanks heth, think that might be the answer. Still don't know if I have them, just so horrified by the possibility, that I feel I have to take action now. Alli x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 i've used Eradibait, and wasn't impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted September 24, 2012 Share Posted September 24, 2012 i've used Eradibait, and wasn't impressed. Me neither nothing other than slugs wanted to eat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heth1986 Posted September 25, 2012 Share Posted September 25, 2012 i've used Eradibait, and wasn't impressed. Me neither nothing other than slugs wanted to eat it my rats must have been as greedy as my chickens! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkysmum Posted September 25, 2012 Author Share Posted September 25, 2012 Have put bait box down just in case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
