tommy64 Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 we have loads of squirrels running about like mad things.we were wondering if we need a roof on our enclosure which contains an eglu. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMO Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 That's a new one for the forum - hen vs squirrel I'd be inclined to cover the run to be on the safe side - they'll get in, run amock and nick the food plus there is more chance of disease spreading to the chooks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krysia Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 We just have a net roof on out enclosure it stops birds coming in and squirrels are we are plagued by them too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superjules Posted November 8, 2007 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Squirrels are just a more socially acceptable version of rats, aren't they? I can't stand them myself, just because as soon as one ventures into the garden the chooks stand to attention, bok-boking and generally alerting the neighbours to their presence, then the dog flings himself against the back door! I'd cover the run but I'm not sure what would be appropriate for the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy64 Posted November 9, 2007 Author Share Posted November 9, 2007 Squirrels are just a more socially acceptable version of rats, aren't they? I can't stand them myself, just because as soon as one ventures into the garden the chooks stand to attention, bok-boking and generally alerting the neighbours to their presence, then the dog flings himself against the back door! I'd cover the run but I'm not sure what would be appropriate for the job. thanks for the advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puffball Posted November 9, 2007 Share Posted November 9, 2007 To cover the run I'd suggest chicken wire (depending on the size of the run) or maybe just really simple netting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lozkate Posted November 10, 2007 Share Posted November 10, 2007 FYI Squirrels (grey (Sciurus carolinensis)) are definitley not the cuddly critters that some would have you believe. That said they make good eating if there are any omnivores out there who fancy a change! Be warned THEY EAT EGGS (and young nestlings)!!..... and they are ingenious. Bad combination if you have lots of them and chooks. If you're out and about and see a song birds egg thats had its lid removed (like you might do with a boiled egg) its our man in his grey coat. There are around 5million grey squirrels in the UK and the population is balooning. The poor old red ( strangely - Sciurus vulgaris). is not long for these isles! Sad but true. LOZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...