are moles dangerous to chickens?
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Mole can't really see so they are not a threat to chickens. the only thing I have heard is that if they burrow under the run that might make it a little easier for other predators like mink to get in there.
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And cancerous moles are often not at all painful. But some moles that become cancerous, which, in the case of a pigmented mole, means melanoma, can be accompanied by pain or unusual sensitivity different from the surrounding skin.
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Any wood mulch that's not treated or colored in any way should be 'safe' as far as toxicity to chickens... tho your plants might not be safe from chickens. Whatever you put down, including the plants, could very well be scratched up and all over in short order.
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Good News: The moles are natural aerators, as their tunneling loosens soil and mixes the topside humus with the lower soil and subsoil. Bad News: The moles' tunnels result in lines of raised ridges in your lawn and unsightly mounds of dirt.
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Moles “M” are meat eaters, and their diet consists of insects, grubs, and earthworms. Voles “V”, on the other hand, are vegetarians and eat the roots and stems of plants.
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Owls Aren't the Biggest Threat to Chickens, but it's Good to Know How to Keep Your Flock Safe. While not the most likely of chicken predators, owls can sometimes pose a threat. ... However, it's not unheard of to experience losses from owls and hawks.
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Raccoons, weasels, possums, muskrats, and minks kill and devour on the spot. ... The fact that neither the head nor the crop were eaten by the killer tends to suggest that it was not likely a raccoon, possum or muskrat that ate your chicken. These notorious predators usually consume those parts of the bird.
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Bad News: The moles' tunnels result in lines of raised ridges in your lawn and unsightly mounds of dirt. Good News: The moles eat white grubs and the larvae of pest insects, which can destroy grass roots. ... Bad News: The moles' tunneling can disrupt bulbs and roots and expose them to the surface.
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Moles can undermine concrete slabs, driveways, pools, and even shallow foundations. These situations can be either irreparable or extremely expensive to fix. ... Moles also enjoy earthworms and a soil favorable to earthworms, is also easy for the moles to dig through.
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There is an indication that numbers have declined since 2000. Moles are widespread on mainland Britain and the islands of Skye, Mull, Anglesey, Wight, Alderney and Jersey. They are absent from Ireland.
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So, are they dangerous? “Red moles are really just a cluster of overgrown blood vessels and are thought to be genetic,” says Dr. Metcalf. “They are entirely harmless.”
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Cedar shavings/chips give off 'fumes' that may KILL SOME POULTRY PARASITES, but they are also toxic to chickens. By themselves, they may not cause problems, but they may affect the chickens respiratory system enough to stress them and make them more susceptible to other diseases that may be around.
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Beans: Yes. Cooked only. Raw or undercooked beans are highly toxic to chickens. ... The stems and leaves of the cauliflower are healthy and chickens will eat them.
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A healthy-looking hen might be infected with Salmonella, and may lay an occasional SE-contaminated egg while the rest are safe for human consumption. This is true for both factory-farm and backyard chickens. However, the probable risk of infection is extremely small.
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Short answer: Yes. “There are normal changes that can occur in moles,” Kohen says. “For example, moles on the face can start out as brown patches, and over time as we grow older, these moles can raise up, lose color and simply become flesh-colored bumps.” Moles can lighten or darken in color, and raise or flatten.
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Amdro Mole & Gopher Bait is toxic to cats and dogs. The bait should not be applied above ground where pets and wildlife could come into contact with it. The bait must only be placed in an active tunnel and the hole covered directly after placement.
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Amdro Mole & Gopher Bait is toxic to cats and dogs. The bait should not be applied above ground where pets and wildlife could come into contact with it.