Did you know? Rodents are sworn enemies of your chickens.
Unlike gardeners, poultry breeders are not too worried about worms and slugs. However, they may break a sweat as soon as they set eyes on a lurking rodent.
This is because rats are sneaky, vicious and devious. They are pros in trespassing and love to loot the chicken coops.
What Are the Consequences of a Rat Invasion?
There are countless ways in which these intruders make your life miserable.
Here are a handful of things you should worry about in their presence:
- Your chickens might get infested with parasites like lice and mites
- Most vermin are carriers of diseases that are easily transmitted to your flock
- They eat the delicate chicken eggs and harm the baby chicks
- Rodents can contaminate the chicken feed by excreting on them
- They steal food and water from the chicken coop
As a result, your feathered friends get frantic and stressed out by their misdeeds. This has a dire effect on their health and also decreases the rate of egg production.
How Do You Keep Your Feathered Flock Secure?
As a farmer and poultry breeder, your chicken’s safety should be your top most priority. That is why it is crucial that you take proper preventative measures against the notorious rodents.
Lucky for you! We have got some tips and tricks up our sleeve that we’d to like to pass on to you.
Here are some of the things you can do to protect your coop:
1. Clean and Tidy
Rats can smell food from a mile.
That is why you must make sure that your chicken coop is clean before you bid your birds a goodnight. You must scrub off any spills on the floor and pick up any leftovers from their feed.
2. Safe and Secure
Like we mentioned earlier, rats love to eat fresh eggs. That is why it is important that you do not neglect your poultry duties. Make sure to survey the area and collect all the eggs before nightfall.
Moreover, baby chicks are also a prey to these cunning creatures. In order to protect them, you may build nesting boxes that are elevated. Additionally, you can secure the coop by placing galvanised mesh around the coop that will block their access points.
Furthermore, avoid using flimsy locks. Use sturdy heavy bolts and locks that the increase the security of your barns and chicken coops.
3. Steady Storage
Invest in good quality feeders that are made from sturdy weather-resistant materials. This prevents the rats from gnawing their way into the flock’s food supply. Treadle feeders and air-tight containers are effective in keeping the hungry pests at bay.
Last but not the least...
You can do no wrong by getting the right equipment to control the pest invasion.
Fortunately, at Little Fields Farm we have got you covered!
We have powerful anti-rodent solutions and a Rat Bait Box to show that they mean serious business when it comes to protecting your precious flock.
That’s not all! We have a diverse supply of poultry feeders and drinkers that will ensure that the rats keep their paws off the chicken feed.
What are you waiting for?
Put an end to those rodent madness right now!
