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Chicken keepers report sightings of snakes feasting on their eggs within nesting boxes. These serpents are drawn to the warmth of coops and the presence of stored chicken feed. Experts advocate using humane deterrents instead of harsh chemicals for effective long-term management. Regularly collecting eggs and securing feed bins can effectively keep these unwanted guests at bay. Enhancing coops can safeguard eggs while allowing snakes to maintain the ecosystem's balance.

By TOI World Desk