Ok so i'm not exactly sure where to post this but since mice are pests I thought this would be a good place. But if someone wants to move it to a more
suitable location so I could get more replys then that would be great.
The mice population in my coops has gone through the roof; I do have mouse traps in there and one with some decon (that the chickens can't get to unless they're VERY clever), it still doesn't help. So this is my last resort, a cat. Now every once in a while the feed store gets some kittens in and they're free to a good home. First of all, is this a good idea? I think i've heard of people doing this but i'm not sure. Another reason why this is my last resort is because my dad hates cats with a passion, don't ask me why. I know he would say no if i don't know anything about it. So i have a couple of questions...
1) Do I potty train this kitten? (how)
2)Does it stay out in the coop ALL the time?
3) Will the chickens take to it well while it is still a kitten?
I have 3 seperate coops that are 4 different ages. In one of my coops is my very laidback 2 year olds, i think if in any place this should be the one that the kitten would stay in till it gets older. Is this ok?
4) Will this work?
5) When the kitten gets older will I need to feed it still or does it just live off the mice?
6) Do I keep it inside during the day and in the coop at night or vise versa?
I'm sure i'll have other questions but I can't think of them right now. Thanks in advance for any replys.
The mice population in my coops has gone through the roof; I do have mouse traps in there and one with some decon (that the chickens can't get to unless they're VERY clever), it still doesn't help. So this is my last resort, a cat. Now every once in a while the feed store gets some kittens in and they're free to a good home. First of all, is this a good idea? I think i've heard of people doing this but i'm not sure. Another reason why this is my last resort is because my dad hates cats with a passion, don't ask me why. I know he would say no if i don't know anything about it. So i have a couple of questions...
1) Do I potty train this kitten? (how)
2)Does it stay out in the coop ALL the time?
3) Will the chickens take to it well while it is still a kitten?
I have 3 seperate coops that are 4 different ages. In one of my coops is my very laidback 2 year olds, i think if in any place this should be the one that the kitten would stay in till it gets older. Is this ok?
4) Will this work?
5) When the kitten gets older will I need to feed it still or does it just live off the mice?
6) Do I keep it inside during the day and in the coop at night or vise versa?
I'm sure i'll have other questions but I can't think of them right now. Thanks in advance for any replys.


