Ski Lift Removes Mice From Chicken Coop

A hobbyist built a semi-automated ski lift system to humanely trap mice in a chicken coop and transport them down a hill for release, instead of killing them. The build has two parts: 3D-printed gondolas with acrylic windows that double as mousetraps with trap doors, and a wooden lift mechanism that carries the gondolas downhill and automatically releases the mice onto a brush pile at the bottom. It's an entertaining DIY project, though its long-term effectiveness compared to traditional trapping methods remains unproven.

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