{"title":"Poultry \u0026 Pest Control","description":"\u003ch3\u003eKeeping your flock safe calls for good pest control management.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen keeping poultry, it is essential to remain vigilant about both predators and vermin, as these pose significant threats to your birds. Some pests can kill hens directly, while others, such as mice and rats, may eat their feed and introduce contamination and disease into your flock. Regular monitoring and control of mice and rats is crucial, as they are known to spread disease, red mites, and fleas, and can contaminate both hen houses and poultry feed.\u003cbr\u003ePredators can attack at any time of the day, particularly when you are away at work and your hens are free-ranging in the garden or paddock. Whether the threat comes from a visiting dog, stoat, or feral cat,  all predators are not kind and cause injury, stress, or even death. Most predators are active at night. They sneak into coops while the birds are roosting, catching them at their most vulnerable, helpless and in the dark.  The loss of your birds can be devastating, not only due to the emotional impact of losing your feathered companions, but also because of the loss of eggs and interruption to future production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEffective pest control strategies\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo protect your hens, invest in live capture traps and bait specifically designed for rats. It is important to change the bait periodically to ensure ongoing effectiveness. Additionally, consider installing an \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/collections\/automatic-chicken-door\" title=\"Omlet Automatic Chicken Coop Door Opener\"\u003eOmlet Automatic Chicken Coop Door\u003c\/a\u003e to keep your hens safe and secure during the nighttime hours when predators are most active. If you go away for large chunks of the day, you may opt to keep your birds safe in a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/chooks.co.nz\/products\/walk-in-extended-timber-poultry-run\" title=\"Enclosed Timber Poultry Run\"\u003elarge, secure enclosed run\u003c\/a\u003e.  Only letting them out under supervision when you're home.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"live-capture-cage-trap-large-double-entry","title":"Live Capture Cage Trap | DOUBLE ENTRY | Large","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a great live capture cage trap with the bonus of being double entry.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for keeping on top of those cunning predators that want to terrorise and kill your poultry.  This is a large trap with great length (1m ) so plenty of entry space for a good-sized cat or possum to enter prior to triggering the plate in the centre. Ideal for cats, possums, rabbits, ferrets, and hedgehogs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany animal species don’t like to enter animal traps which are closed at one end. An animal trap with two entries is much more accessible!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus double-entry access\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaptures cunning predators: cats, possums, ferrets, stoats hedgehogs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade of galvanised wire mesh and is powder-coated in matt green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to set - takes only seconds to set - no assembly required\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnce baited and set, this trap can be safely left with no risk of injury to children, birds or animals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen the target species is captured, the trap and animal can be handled with complete safety.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Trap measures 60cm x 24cm x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt is very easy to set this trap! Just put bait in the middle of the cage and set the trap and the trap is ready to use. When an animal enters the cage and touches the bait a sensitive mechanism operating the flaps at both ends will close. Besides closing, the flaps will also be locked! The animal cage is equipped with a handle with a protective sheet to be moved easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Trap measures 100cm x 24cm x 24cm\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28859713060944,"sku":"","price":152.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-PF-double-entry-cage-trap-activated-large.jpg?v=1768364621"},{"product_id":"live-capture-cage-trap-small-double-entry","title":"Live Capture Cage Trap | DOUBLE ENTRY | Small","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eLosing precious eggs, feed and poultry to night-time raiders?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeep on top of predators!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEffectively manage rodent and predator populations with this dual-entry design, ideal for capturing rats, stoats, and hedgehogs. The strategic entry points increase capture success while the sturdy construction ensures reliable performance in demanding farm and garden environments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany animal species don’t like to enter animal traps which are closed at one end. 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Just put bait in the middle of the cage and set the trap and the trap is ready to use. When an animal enters the cage and touches the bait a sensitive mechanism operating the flaps at both ends will close. Besides closing, the flaps will also be locked! The animal cage is equipped with a handle with a protective sheet to be moved easily.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Appletons","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28859713093712,"sku":"","price":86.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0090\/6857\/6848\/files\/APP-SH-double-entry-cage-trap-activated-small.jpg?v=1768363594"},{"product_id":"mouse-trap-double-entry","title":"Mouse Trap | Double Entry","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eToo many mice running around?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis double-entry mouse trap is low-line so can sit under furniture or out of sight. 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