Rat Control for Chicken Coops & Smallholdings in Tring (HP23)
Back-garden hens are brilliant—until rats clock the buffet. We help Tring keepers protect their birds with a coop-safe control plan, rodent-proof feed storage, and welded-mesh skirts that stop burrowing under runs and sheds.
Need inside help as well? Pair this with our Professional Rat Control for buildings and outbuildings.
Why Coops Pull Rats In
- Spilled grain and nightly leftovers around feeders
- Water sources (drinkers, leaking taps, water butts)
- Warm bedding and quiet hours after dusk
- Timber bases and soft ground that’s easy to tunnel
Our Approach (Safe for Birds, Hard on Rats)
- Site audit: Trace runs, chart burrows, identify food/water drivers and weak points in the pen.
- Targeted knock-down: Trapping and/or secured stations positioned away from birds and non-targets, with a clear placement map.
- Burrow collapse: Humane collapse and compaction once activity ceases.
- Pen proofing: Install welded-mesh skirts (galvanised/stainless) dug in with an outward return; seal gaps at doors, kickboards and corners.
- Feed security: Metal bins with tight lids, raised feeders, timed feeds and tidy-up routine.
- Follow-up checks: Monitoring, photo report and a seasonal plan (spring/autumn spikes).
Coop & Run Upgrades That Work
- Hardstanding under feeders (slabs or mesh underlay) to stop tunnelling
- Welded-mesh (not chicken wire) for skirts and repairs
- Kickboards fitted tight to ground; draught gaps sealed
- Feed in metal containers; nightly sweep of spill zones
Timing & Discretion
We can attend early morning or evening around let-out/lock-in, and we work neatly so you keep the routine with minimal disruption.
Service Area
Tring (HP23) and nearby villages: Wigginton, Aldbury, Marsworth, Wilstone, Long Marston and Pitstone.
FAQs
Is control safe around hens, ducks or rabbits?
Yes. We use tamper-resistant placements or traps where appropriate and position them out of reach of livestock and pets. Everything is mapped and documented.
Will you remove burrows under the coop?
Once activity is down, we collapse and compact burrows, then add a welded-mesh skirt to stop re-digging.
What mesh should I use?
Welded mesh (galvanised or stainless). Chicken wire is for keeping birds in, not rodents out.
How do I stop attracting rats?
Feed little and often, sweep spill zones nightly, store feed in metal bins, lift water overnight if practical, and tidy vegetation around the run.
Do you offer ongoing checks?
Yes—monthly or seasonal visits with monitoring and rapid response if activity returns.