auntielizzie Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I had been wondering what type of creature had been digging around the coop and my compost bin. Today I looked out of the kitchen window to see a rat sitting in the middle of the lawn eating up the bits of corn which had been dropped by my grandson the previous evening! Any advice how to deal with it? Not sure I'm happy about poisoning/killing furry creature Obviously I don't want to end up with a problem though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 cat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luggage16 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 do cats help to keep rats away? We have 2 and they are real hunters so im hoping they will help deter any from lurking in the garden! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poppy ben grace Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I would get rid of it anyway you can, where there is one there will more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&T Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I'ld go the poison route... I know others disagree - but it seems the only truly effective way. Use it as safely as possible - use the special boxes to other wildlife can't eat the poison, and use the poison that claims it's safe should any other animal eat the poisoned rat. Oh, and be patient - rats are wary so put the poison down and leave alone for a few days before checking. Good luck with whatever you do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyChickenLover- Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 do cats help to keep rats away? We have 2 and they are real hunters so im hoping they will help deter any from lurking in the garden! Yes, definately ! We had a rat once (it was either a small rat or a huge mouse). He didn't last long after a cat figured out where he hid! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henslaved Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Borrow someones jack russell terrier they're great for catching rats Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
percy049 Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I saw a mouse the other day around the hen house... . the neighbours cat had great fun chasing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
