Jun

Husbands & Vermin (or Rats in the Chicken Coop)

Isn’t my husband a funny man? See what he left on the nest boxes out in the chicken coop? Just after dark last night he reminded me to go out and shut the chickens in for the night. I always grab a flashlight before I head out to any of our barns after dark. I’ve run into far too many skunks over the years. Imagine my reaction as I was reaching for the handle of the coop door, and the beam of my flashlight swept over this. The door handle is about 8 inches from this little guy’s position. It’s a good thing I’m not a screamer, or the neighbors would be deaf this morning, judging by the way my heart almost leapt out of my chest. Any suggestions as to how I should even the score?