Blocking up rat holes

spotty_pony2

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Humane rat trap behind water bucket this evening with peanut butter in it. I can see it on camera and my boy is not bothering it although he was very interested when I put it in. If anything is caught, dog will then finish it.
 

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Ditto those suggesting cats. I don’t like cats, I’m allergic to cats, cats don’t like me. But about 12 years ago I found a dead rat in my feed room on a Thursday and had two feral cats by Saturday!

Mine were from a charity who advertise (or always used to, I don’t buy anymore) in the back of Horse and Hound. They came neutered, vaccinated, wormed, chipped and with a ‘starter pack’ including a big cage and baskets etc. Dropped off free. I now choose to make a small annual donation.
They do, 07342 784379, snipcats.org.
If you are 3+ hours from London, they’ll be able to suggest other charities nearer to you, and can always contact or donate to Cats Protection League.
 

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Update - caught him in two days in the humane trap. I didn’t set it the first night and he had been in and eaten so I set it the next night and there he was in the morning. Doberman came out and sorted the rest. I left it out and it wasn’t long before it was carried away by a bird for a snack.

I haven’t seen any sign of any more rats since - no rat poo and haven’t seen any on my camera. I can’t imagine there’s only one visiting the stables? I know there are some in our wood barn but it seems odd the sign of them in the stables has gone (not that I am complaining)
 

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Terrier rat packs are the quickest way to deal with an infestation. I too hate the idea of poison, and I really admire the ingenuity & intelligence of rats, (just as I do foxes, badgers & corvids) but sometimes, culling has to be done.
 
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