Feeding chickens comes with its joys, but having rats around is not much fun. Besides, not only can they can pose a risk to your flock by carrying disease and causing stress in your birds, but they can steal quite a bit of food. And it can be costly!

Rats are also keen to steal eggs, plus, having them around can attract other predators such as foxes to pay a visit.

So, if you want to overcome these issues, making food as inaccessible as possible, concealed from sight and accessible is a priority.

Below you’ll find details of some the best feeders that will prevent rats from visiting altogether!

The Best Chicken Feeders To Prevent Rats

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Preventing rats does require some proactive thought, planning and consideration, but it is possible thanks to the innovations in feeders and other coop accessories.

These particular feeders are tried and trusted solutions; used by many keepers to keep rats and other rodents at bay.

But, if you are serious about keeping rats away for good, then be sure to invest the right supplies.

Rats are a serious threat to your flock, and should be considered as such. Be sure to consider the following things:

Rats are often more active in the winter, and move during this time, when food is scarce.
Rats can attack sleeping or sitting hens, and kill chickens
Foxes. and other predators, eat rats and can be attracted by their presence,
If you see a rat during the daytime, it typically means you have a problem,
Senior rats feed at night, but if there is not enough food to go around, they may attempt to acquire food during the day,
If you notice rats, or spot evidence of their presence (gnawing, holes, dropping), you nee to act quickly before they breed further,
Trapping or poisoning rats takes consideration, you need to keep other animals/pets and young children safe at all times,
Rats carry diseases that can seriously affect us humans. Be sure to wash your hands thoroughly if you are bitten or touch any areas where a rat may have been,
Wear gloves if you have to deal with dead rats,
Seek local pest control for advice.

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Jeremy Williams

I am an experienced pet owner with decades of experience owning a number of different pets, from traditional pets like dogs and cats, to the more exotic like reptiles and rodents. I currently own a Cockapoo (pictured) called Bailey. I am also the main writer and chief editor here at Pet Educate; a site dedicated to sharing evidence-based insights and guidance, based on my vast pet ownership knowledge, experience, and extensive research.

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