Oh God. Someone please tell me these are radiation-enhanced mice, not rats. They're huge. They're like, 7-8 inches nose-to-butt (when they stretch out), not including tail. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
I got a real problem here. The rats have been attracted by the cast offs from my birdfeeder. There's at least three of them living under my walkway and deck next to the birdfeeder. It is frequented by all manner of ground birds and squirrels. Any traps I put out will surely catch them as well. I think what I will do is 1] put out a giant flat bowl to catch the seeds. At least they'll be contained and I can scoop them out. 2] I'll use peppermint oil and cracked black pepper to discourage them. But ultimately, that will just drive them to another nearby location. They won't leave as long as there is a food supply. I'm not sure I can get rid of the problem without destroying them.
The best way to insure ther safety is to catch 'em in a live trap an keep 'em as pets Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! NOTE::: Prolly ought to keep the males an females seperate unless you want lots more of 'em Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!
Get a few garter snakes Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image!Garter snake Description Garter snake is a common name for the nearly harmless, small to medium-sized snakes belonging to the genus Thamnophis. Endemic to North America, species in the genus Thamnophis can be found from the subarctic plains of Canada to Central America. Wikipedia
Do you know anyone who keeps ferrets? They might be able to catch them, though they will certainly kill them. Getting rid of them without killing them will be quite difficult I agree. A cat would be similar, but I imagine you won't want a cat, as it will also go for the birds and squirrels etc.
I know an old lady who swallowed a fly I don't know why she swallowed the fly Perhaps she'll die I know an old lady who swallowed a spider That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her She swallowed the spider to catch the fly But I don't know why she swallowed the fly Perhaps she'll die I know an old lady who swallowed a bird How absurd to swallow a bird She swallowed the bird to catch the spider That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her She swallowed the spider to catch the fly But I don't know why she swallowed the fly Perhaps she'll die I know an old lady who swallowed a cat Imagine that. She swallowed a cat. She swallowed the cat to catch the bird She swallowed the bird to catch the spider That wriggled and jiggled and tickled inside her She swallowed the spider to catch the fly But I don't know why she swallowed that fly Perhaps she'll die etc.
There are several cats in my immediate proximity. They're proably more interested in the birds though. Yes. No.
My Experience::: For a couple of weeks i had a rat that i kept as a pet... an after havin it for a while i let it crawl up my arm an it bit me (didnt draw blood)... an i didnt try an handle it after that... an soon after that it got loose... an ran in a hole that led under the house to the other rats.!!!
I guess they're not very loyal. Please Register or Log in to view the hidden image! Definitely live by their instincts. We should do that more often, but we care about everyone's feelings. Mustn't hurt anyone's feelings. Rats just don't care!
I usually use a high powered pellet rifle with a good scope, can pick off rats (and other vermin) from 40 feet. Loads of fun.