jessie Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Only had my eglu a couple of months and have noticed that a rodent has bitten around the hole at the base of the nesting tray. I do not store food near the eglu and keep my eglu clean. Am so disappointed as I thought my eglu would be indistructable. Any help would be most appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 Sorry to hear that, I'd site it on slabs in case it comes back. It's most likely to be a rat, so I'd advise getting a pest control person in to lay bait boxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 9, 2012 Share Posted November 9, 2012 In addition to The Dogmother's advice I'd also make sure that all food is brought in at night, and that you keep the gap under the Eglu clear of all debris. There is some general advice re dealing with rats here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKMARCH Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 We also had this with our first classic several years ago my OH put a metal piece over the hole and bolted it on we also did this when we got our second just in case, water can still drain but it would be harder to chew through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessie Posted November 11, 2012 Author Share Posted November 11, 2012 I think it is a bit of a design fault, very dissappointed. Thanks for the advice will follow all of the above recommendations. Its a shame was going to trade in my eglu classic for a cube but the damage will reduce my resale value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purplemaniacs Posted November 11, 2012 Share Posted November 11, 2012 Could you buy a replacement base, the cost may be worth it if you can sell it for more as it would be in good condition. Chrissie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessie Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 I think that is what I am going to have to do, I hope Eglu are selling them at a reasonable price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessie Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 OMG they are £71.00 on ebay, I wonder if omlet would take pity on me as my eglu is so new. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Why not give Omlet a call to discuss the matter. They rarely log on to the forum so won't be aware of your problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessie Posted November 12, 2012 Author Share Posted November 12, 2012 Have sent them an email, but so far have had no reply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 Have sent them an email, but so far have had no reply. You're best phoning them TBH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoid Posted November 12, 2012 Share Posted November 12, 2012 I think it is a bit of a design fault, very dissappointed. Thanks for the advice will follow all of the above recommendations. Its a shame was going to trade in my eglu classic for a cube but the damage will reduce my resale value. Rats can chew through almost anything, brick, concrete, even metal! The best solution is to prevent rats (or other rodents) in the first place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessie Posted November 13, 2012 Author Share Posted November 13, 2012 I am putting traps out at night, but no look so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted November 13, 2012 Share Posted November 13, 2012 Depends on what sort of trap you are using and what you bait it with. It's best to leave them in place rather than bringing them in as rats are neophobes and don't like anything new, so will be spooked and wary of it when you put it out each evening. It's best to use the grain/granular bait too as it is possible for them to work the block off the hook and then drop it en route for another animal to find and ingest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
