10 Things in Your Coop That Secretly Invite Rats and Mites (Fix These Immediately)

There are 10 things in your coop right now that are secretly inviting rats and red mites — and most of them are things you put there on purpose. In this video I'll walk you through every one of them: why rats keep coming back to your chicken coop, where red mites actually hide (it's not on your birds), and the exact fixes that turn your coop from an open invitation into a fortress — for about $60 and two weekends. You'll learn why chicken wire doesn't stop rats, the flashlight test that finds every entry point, the felt roof problem behind chronic mite infestations, why you should never use rat poison near a coop, and the 3-foot rule old poultry farms used to keep rats away without traps or chemicals. 📘 GET THE FULL BLUEPRINT The complete coop protocol on paper — anti-rat construction specs, the monthly mite prevention calendar, the twice-a-year deep clean checklist, plus the full feed independence system: 👉 https://hankshensyt.com/ ⚠️ Flock safety note: never place rodent poison near a coop — secondary poisoning kills cats, dogs, and the owls that control rats naturally. Everything in this video works by removing food, water, and shelter instead. If you already have a heavy mite infestation causing pale combs or lethargic birds, see a poultry vet — prevention is not a cure. SUBSCRIBE for videos on practical, old-fashioned chicken keeping — feed independence, pest-proof coops, and the old farm methods that still outperform the new stuff. #backyardchickens #chickencoop #chickens #raisingchickens #homesteading #redmites #pestcontrol #chickenkeeping #homestead #selfsufficiency