How to get rid of rats in the chicken coop (2024)

Like wild birds and predators, rats are a great way to introduce disease into the chicken coop. When rats enter a chicken coop, they also leave behind disease-causing feces and strong-smelling urine. So how do you get rid of rats in the chicken coop without harming the chooks? Many rat poisons exist, but they are just as harmful to chickens as they are to rats.

So there are a few things to think about:

• Is there a chicken-safe rat poison?
• What attracts the rats to the chicken coop?
• How can you safely deliver rat poison without harming your chickens, other poultry, livestock or livestock?

Is there a chicken-safe rat poison?

Yes. Rat poison is also called rat poisonrodenticide. Ratshot from Freezone differs depending on how it is madedefensive. Ratshot is designed for use around pets, livestock and poultry. It is still highly toxic to rodents, but has been developed to be less toxic to other non-target animals, such as chickens and pets. But if you're a rat, Ratshot will probably be your last meal.

What attracts rats to the chicken coop?

Rats have an incredibly keen sense of smell. And guess what, to a rat your chicken coop is like walking past a pizzeria. The wonderful smell of your chicken coop will attract rats from all sides.

Unless you have a very tall fence with very small gaps, rats will walk through the wire gaps or even jump over the fence. In fact, rats can jump up to 1 meter from a standing start. Amazingly, they fit through any hole larger than 2cm. That's some serious determination.

Chicken coops are a treat for a rat. The two main things in a chicken coop that attract rats are chicken food and chicken feces. So here are a few tips to reduce the open invitation.

Minimize rats in the garden:

1. Use a chicken feeder designed to prevent feed waste on the ground. Bell feeders and feeders allow chickens to break feed onto the ground. If you are using an Australian made, patented productYour A Chook chicken foodyou want anything buteliminating feed waste. Less or no food on the ground means fewer reasons for a rat to worry.
2. Clean the house regularly.Use a collection containerYou can easily remove droppings from under the sleeping places in the chicken coop every day. The cleaner the garden, the less attractive it is to rats.
3. If you spread leftovers around the coop for the chickens to eat, do this in between. Too much feed and it will simply end up uneaten on the floor, waiting for the rats at night.
4. Rats hunt for eggs. But if there is a shortage of food, rats will attack young chicks and even adult chickens. Rats kill chicks by biting and attacking the bird's neck or head. Collect the eggs and make sure the young chicks are safe from rats.
5. Stop throwing leftovers on the ground for the chickens to eat. The smell of day-old food scraps is so attractive to rodents.

Without a doubt, Ratshot is the best way to specifically target rats and mice. The innovativeRotteshot rodenticideBait station means only the rats get to the poison. Any other curious pet or animal simply cannot gain access to the lockable station. And because it is lockable, it is also childproof. The Ratshot Rodenticide Bait Station works with poison blocks that are specifically made to kill rats. This pest control system simply couldn't be easier to use. Freezone Ratshot is the complete answer to "How to get rid of rats in the chicken coop?".

Time required:5 minutes.

Here are the simple steps to implement this great rat prevention system in your home, warehouse, office, aviary or chicken coop.

1. This is what the Ratshot rodenticide bait station looks like.

   There are three more main componentsRatshot aasstation. The bait station, the U-shaped key and also the rat block pin.

2. Open the lockable rat feeding station.

   Insert the U-shaped key into the lid of the lockable bait station, press the key down and open the lid by lifting it.

3. Remove the rat bait/block pin from the side channels of the bait station.
4. Place Ratshot blocks on the inner peg.

   Thread the Ratshot rodent and rat blocks onto the block pin. We recommend 3 - 4 blocks on the pin. each Ratshot block has a strong scent to attract rats to the station. By placing a few on the block pin, you achieve a strong attraction for rats. After placing the rat traps, press the pin into the two inner side channels. This prevents the blocks from coming out of the station when the lid is closed and locked. Placing a bowl of water near the bait station can improve effectiveness.

5. Close the lid

   Close the lid and check that the lid is properly secured.

6. Wash hands

   Although Ratshot is less toxic to non-target animals and humans, it is still toxic, so wash your hands after use.

7. Place the bait station

   Depending on how bad your rat infestation is, you may find that several bait stations are necessary to control the rat problem.

Other recommended uses for Ratshot rodent bait stations include:

Industrial and commercial buildings:If you choose to use multiple remote rat bait stations around your warehouse, this is a great way to control and prevent rats. One of Dine A Chook's customers is a large self-storage complex in New South Wales. They reported to us and gave us advice because they have used severalbait stations for rodentstheir warehouse complex of over 100 units shows no sign of rats anywhere in the complex.

Around the house and the barn:The lockable lid makes this system child and pet safe, so you can use the Ratshot to control and eradicate rats in and around the house and garage.

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