Smart Feeder - Light sensor values

[sparkysmum]

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

[Chook n Boo Mum]

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

[UKMARCH]

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.

[heth1986]

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

[sparkysmum]

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

[Egluntyne]

i've used Eradibait, and wasn't impressed.

[Chucky Mama]

i've used Eradibait, and wasn't impressed.

 

Me neither nothing other than slugs wanted to eat it

[heth1986]

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!

[sparkysmum]

Have put bait box down just in case.