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There is one particular rat that usually like killing and also eat small chickens of few months old. The rat is called "asin" in Yoruba.
If you have tried lemon and it didn't work. Use onion shell around them. Instead of lemon, try lime. You can also relocate the birds and use poisoned fish .
Change the environment, then place rat poison around for 3 days. After the 3 days, the rat must have eaten the poison.
That rat will continue coming as long as it knows birds are there. The best solution I can give as someone that has suffered the same problem is for you to poison the rat. You can poison it by first relocating your birds at evening even if it's to inside your room you take them.
The rat always come at night so put them inside cartons and relocate them to a safe place when its night and bring them out when its morning. Make sure the carton has space for ventilation. Then put poison in sardine or fried fish and put it inside a flat plate and put it inside their cage at night when you have taken them away. Open the cage down so the rat can have easy access, it will surely come around to eat the poison. Do it for 3 consecutive days and the problem is solved.
In alternative build a structure that is ratproof by using wire mesh with small holes. Equipping with wire mesh, lime cut and strewn around and making the pen lighted is enough to drive the rats away. Put light there once they see light they wouldn't go there again. Also, look for the opening in the farm and close it.
JUST USE LIME OR ONION. YOU NO GO SMELL THEM AGAIN!! However, if problem persist - Relocate them.
FAQs
1. What are "asin" rats, and why are they a problem around chicken pens?
"Asin" rats are common rodents that can cause problems around chicken pens by eating chicken feed, eggs, and sometimes even harming young chicks.
2. What is the best way to stop and kill "asin" rats around a chicken pen?
The best methods include using rat traps, both snap traps and humane traps, to catch and remove rats. You can also use rat poison cautiously, placing it in secure areas where chickens can't access it.
3. Are there ways to control "asin" rats around the chicken pen without using chemicals?
Yes, you can improve sanitation by keeping the area clean, sealing entry points into the chicken pen, and using sonic repellents that emit high-frequency sounds to deter rats.
4. How should rat poison be used safely around a chicken pen?
Place rat poison in secured bait stations to prevent chickens or other animals from accidentally eating it. Follow instructions carefully and keep poison away from feed and water.
5. What can I do to prevent "asin" rats from coming back to the chicken pen?
Regularly inspect and maintain the chicken pen, remove potential food sources and hiding spots for rats, and store chicken feed in sealed, rodent-proof containers.
6. Can I get professional help to control "asin" rats around the chicken pen?
Yes, pest control professionals can provide advice, implement strategies to manage rat infestations, and offer ongoing monitoring for effective control.
7. What are the risks of having "asin" rats around the chicken pen?
"Asin" rats can spread diseases, contaminate feed and water, and potentially harm chickens. It's important to control them promptly to protect poultry health.
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