Cats.
That is all you need.
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Cats.
That is all you need.
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Yes we used to have one barn cat for like 15000sq ft of barn space. Her kill count must have been in the millions since seeing mice was rare
Yes we used to have one barn cat for like 15000sq ft of barn space. Her kill count must have been in the millions since seeing mice was rare
You probably wouldn't need that many cats. Maybe 2 or 3 and get them fixed of course. Remember, cats hunt for fun as well as food.
You probably wouldn't need that many cats. Maybe 2 or 3 and get them fixed of course. Remember, cats hunt for fun as well as food.
Yeah but I was planning on raising chickens starting next year. Cats will complicate that especially outdoor ones.
Yeah but I was planning on raising chickens starting next year. Cats will complicate that especially outdoor ones.
Only chick's. Chickens will put cats in their place.
Only chick's. Chickens will put cats in their place.
Yes this, but also, keep the chickens in a nice, large coop.
Yes this, but also, keep the chickens in a nice, large coop.
If you are doing free-range chickens I can see how that could be an issue. If they are in a pen they would probably be fine. Any enclosure that can keep out foxes, coyotes, minks, etc should be able to keep out cats. There are many dog breeds known for catching mice and rats too. Schnauzers, rat terriers, Jack Russell, etc.
If you are doing free-range chickens I can see how that could be an issue. If they are in a pen they would probably be fine. Any enclosure that can keep out foxes, coyotes, minks, etc should be able to keep out cats. There are many dog breeds known for catching mice and rats too. Schnauzers, rat terriers, Jack Russell, etc.
Yeah I would rather have a dog for sure. I was thinking of getting one too as they're coyotes here and a good dog would keep them away at night (if big enough).
Yeah I would rather have a dog for sure. I was thinking of getting one too as they're coyotes here and a good dog would keep them away at night (if big enough).
Are you not planning on getting a rooster?
Are you not planning on getting a rooster?
Yeah but when they are chicks I figure the cat will go after them regardless.
Yeah but when they are chicks I figure the cat will go after them regardless.
I used to have mice. Now I just have "fixed" feral cats. I like the cats much better. No more chewed up wiring, walls etc...
I used to have mice. Now I just have "fixed" feral cats. I like the cats much better. No more chewed up wiring, walls etc...
Even the smell of cat urine (outside of course) will keep any sane mice or rats far away.
Even the smell of cat urine (outside of course) will keep any sane mice or rats far away.
Mothballs! Works awesome.
Mothballs! Works awesome.
Yeah the plan is to put them around the engine and under dash soaked with 100% peppermint extract.
Yeah the plan is to put them around the engine and under dash soaked with 100% peppermint extract.
Might work, might not… pack rats will total a car in a few days by eating wiring and hoses.
Only th8ng I have found to work is spray grease, spray it all over the lower engine bay where they have to come up. They can’t stand it on their paws (synthetic is better) and can’t clean it off and will never come back. Also beware the cabin exit vents , usually hidden rubber flaps in a fender or behind a cab. They will come in there if you don’t spray around it.
Might work, might not… pack rats will total a car in a few days by eating wiring and hoses.
Only th8ng I have found to work is spray grease, spray it all over the lower engine bay where they have to come up. They can’t stand it on their paws (synthetic is better) and can’t clean it off and will never come back. Also beware the cabin exit vents , usually hidden rubber flaps in a fender or behind a cab. They will come in there if you don’t spray around it.
Dryer sheets under the hood
Dryer sheets under the hood
I'll add that to the list. I've heard Irish Spring Soap too but sounds like a myth.
I'll add that to the list. I've heard Irish Spring Soap too but sounds like a myth.
Get a cat. Litter box and a soft place to sleep away from drafts, and you won't have mice ever again.
Get a cat. Litter box and a soft place to sleep away from drafts, and you won't have mice ever again.
Put a small sign that reads no vacancy up.
Put a small sign that reads no vacancy up.
Irish Spring soap. In the box with holes punched in it. Tuck them away along the edges.
Will last a lot longer than anything else.
Irish Spring soap. In the box with holes punched in it. Tuck them away along the edges.
Will last a lot longer than anything else.
Avoid WD-40 on parts because it has fish oil as an ingredient and will attract critters.
Avoid WD-40 on parts because it has fish oil as an ingredient and will attract critters.
There are noise makers that deter rodents.
There are noise makers that deter rodents.
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