Rats

[Onelife]

I have to say my wife’s Chicken husbandry is second to none, but we’ve still had three rats around the coup. Thanks to my hunting skills we now only have one. I know we only have one (presently) because we have a nature spy camera trained on the area, and yes, he/she was there last night. I swear to gawd it stuck two fingers up to me last night having avoided the two traps I had set again. By hook or by crook I will get it but I’m starting to develop an unhealthy respect for this rat due to its escapology skills…enjoy your Boxing day dinner.

[Stephen]

Get a cat. It’ll soon make short work of your rodent problem

[oldbluefox]

A rat apiece won't fill you up. Have to have a few chips with them.

[Onelife]

Get a cat. It’ll soon make short work of your rodent problem

I'd rather have the rats than them birdie assassins

[Stephen]

Not forgetting ratatouille on the side for a bit of moisture

[Onelife]

A rat apiece won't fill you up. Have to have a few chips with them.

...not forgetting fried eggs, we've got loads of them

[Stephen]

Get a cat. It’ll soon make short work of your rodent problem

I'd rather have the rats than them birdie assassins

You can’t have it always. You hire a killer don’t expect it to discriminate. They are like a snipers telescopic sight. If it moves it’s dead.

[Jan Rosser]

My neighbour's cat Roger is a regular visitor and last summer the little devil often brought me "presents" - I told him off but he must love me he kept on leaving a headless bird or some entrails Unfortunately its what birds do He s a very affectionate cat and I am a soft touch - he has his own bowls now for the food I buy him - his nickname is Roger the Lodger

[Onelife]

My neighbour's cat Roger is a regular visitor and last summer the little devil often brought me "presents" - I told him off but he must love me he kept on leaving a headless bird or some entrails Unfortunately its what birds do :( He s a very affectionate cat and I am a soft touch - he has his own bowls now for the food I buy him - his nickname is Roger the Lodger

Hi Jan......where do you get these cat eating birds from as I want to send one for Stephens cat oroblem

[Jan Rosser]

My neighbour's cat Roger is a regular visitor and last summer the little devil often brought me "presents" - I told him off but he must love me he kept on leaving a headless bird or some entrails Unfortunately its what birds do :( He s a very affectionate cat and I am a soft touch - he has his own bowls now for the food I buy him - his nickname is Roger the Lodger

Hi Jan......where do you get these cat eating birds from as I want to send one for Stephens cat oroblem

Omg I didn't check that did I before posting

[Onelife]

My neighbour's cat Roger is a regular visitor and last summer the little devil often brought me "presents" - I told him off but he must love me he kept on leaving a headless bird or some entrails Unfortunately its what birds do :( He s a very affectionate cat and I am a soft touch - he has his own bowls now for the food I buy him - his nickname is Roger the Lodger

Hi Jan......where do you get these cat eating birds from as I want to send one for Stephens cat oroblem

Omg I didn't check that did I before posting

I do it all the time Jan, not that you will have noticed

I don’t care how or where I get get the ammo fromhen tackling Stephen’s feral pussy’s

[Bensham33]

A hand grenade or flame thrower will get rid of Ratty.

[Onelife]

A hand grenade or flame thrower will get rid of Ratty.

But, but, I prefer to keep the coop, hedge and damson tree intact….if you have any less explosive ideas please let me know.

P.s...I'm trying Christmas pudding as bait tonight...

[Stephen]

It won’t touch it unless it has brandy cream on it.

[Onelife]

It won’t touch it unless it has brandy cream on it.

We've got some brandy cream, if I don’t have any luck tonight I’ll spoil them tomorrow….are you sure it works?

[towny44]

It won’t touch it unless it has brandy cream on it.

We've got some brandy cream, if I don’t have any luck tonight I’ll spoil them tomorrow….are you sure it works?

My BIL kept poultry for years., there really is no way to avoid rats seeking a free meal. So the best way to get rid of them is poison, he did trap one or two but poison usually killed dozens. By the way that single remaining rat will generally an army of mates watching to see if he can successfully get a free meal.

[Onelife]

It won’t touch it unless it has brandy cream on it.

We've got some brandy cream, if I don’t have any luck tonight I’ll spoil them tomorrow….are you sure it works?

My BIL kept poultry for years., there really is no way to avoid rats seeking a free meal. So the best way to get rid of them is poison, he did trap one or two but poison usually killed dozens. By the way that single remaining rat will generally an army of mates watching to see if he can successfully get a free meal.

It is something I've considered but we have quite a few kites and buzzards round here which are carrion feeders and why I'm reluctant to go down that line if l can keep on top of them. Rats are everywhere with or without chickens so it's just a case of splat the rat when you get the chance to do so.

[Stephen]

It won’t touch it unless it has brandy cream on it.

We've got some brandy cream, if I don’t have any luck tonight I’ll spoil them tomorrow….are you sure it works?

Of course.

[Stephen]

We've got some brandy cream, if I don’t have any luck tonight I’ll spoil them tomorrow….are you sure it works?

My BIL kept poultry for years., there really is no way to avoid rats seeking a free meal. So the best way to get rid of them is poison, he did trap one or two but poison usually killed dozens. By the way that single remaining rat will generally an army of mates watching to see if he can successfully get a free meal.

It is something I've considered but we have quite a few kites and buzzards round here which are carrion feeders and why I'm reluctant to go down that line if l can keep on top of them. Rats are everywhere with or without chickens so it's just a case of splat the rat when you get the chance to do so.

I saw a farm program some time ago where the farmer had a few terrier dogs. He said to the presenter “watch this”. He got his tractor and lifted a huge pallet load of bales off the ground in his barn where immediately what looked like a river of rats came running out in all directions. The terriers made mince meat of them in what seemed like seconds. The speed they moved, grabbed a rat, shook and broke its neck was incredible.

[Manoverboard]

A new Terrier rather than a new Collie is the way to go ... just saying

[Onelife]

Brandy sauce tonight.

[Stephen]

How's the rat situation?

[Onelife]

How's the rat situation?

The elusive rat is still on the loose…I put two traps out last night with cocktail sausages as a special treat…the rat made an appearance but avoided the area…it’s a very clever rat so I’ve named it Stephen.

I’m going to leave the traps unset for a few days then try again.

[Stephen]

Try a night vigil with an air gun. You might have to provide Mrs Onelife with the odd hot drink though.

[Ray B]

Get a cat. It’ll soon make short work of your rodent problem

I don't think so. What self respecting cat is going to a*se around with a dirty rat when it has salmon in a rich sauce or tender chicken in gravy amongst other delicious offerings in the fridge back home.