Post by: biggfish on June 27, 2013, 01:07:12 AM
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Post by: hrd2fnd on June 27, 2013, 01:21:58 AM
Post by: biggfish on June 27, 2013, 02:02:46 AM
I would first start by removing the free meal and drink that being the dog food and water you have been leaving out :chuckle: they should begin looking for another free meal somewhere else.unfortunately not a viable solution since the next free meal is 10 feet away at the neighbors chicken coop, or the other neighbors chicken coop, one of them has a rabbit pen. Basically there is free food all around and no one cares cause the burrows seem to all be in our yard.
Post by: rushmoody1 on June 27, 2013, 05:48:17 AM
Post by: Sawbuck on June 27, 2013, 05:51:08 AM
Post by: huntingfool7 on June 27, 2013, 05:54:56 AM
:dunno:Way to shoot down reasonable advice out of hand! Start by cleaning up your own little slice of heaven. There's no good reason that you have to leave food out for your rats...errr a dogs.I would first start by removing the free meal and drink that being the dog food and water you have been leaving out :chuckle: they should begin looking for another free meal somewhere else.unfortunately not a viable solution since the next free meal is 10 feet away at the neighbors chicken coop, or the other neighbors chicken coop, one of them has a rabbit pen. Basically there is free food all around and no one cares cause the burrows seem to all be in our yard.
Post by: rynokron on June 27, 2013, 06:02:32 AM
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Post by: ICEMAN on June 27, 2013, 06:07:36 AM
Post by: Sawbuck on June 27, 2013, 07:02:39 AM
Post by: jackelope on June 27, 2013, 07:15:33 AM
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Post by: sfrenger on June 27, 2013, 07:29:12 AM
Post by: pianoman9701 on June 27, 2013, 07:30:29 AM
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 27, 2013, 07:39:00 AM
The only thing better at killing rats than a cat is two cats.
And the only thing better at killing rats than two cats is a rat terrier. Understand that a dog is more of a commitment than a couple of barn cats but if you get self-respecting terrier, you'll probably never see another rat. :twocents:
You will be surprised how many animals they will kill.
To include robins, finches, bunnies and many other non-targets :dunno:
Post by: Gringo31 on June 27, 2013, 07:41:52 AM
They are amazing....
Post by: Jonathan_S on June 27, 2013, 07:47:09 AM
Another vote for the rat terrier!
They are amazing....
and terific family pets too. Never had a smarter, sweeter dog.
Post by: Skillet on June 27, 2013, 08:03:21 AM
As jackelope said, put them in the bait box and you're good to go. Probably ought not leave food out for your dogs, either... if they don't eat it all at meal time, pick it up. They'll learn pretty fast! :chuckle:
Post by: KenPCPilot on June 27, 2013, 08:08:20 AM
Post by: Jingles on June 27, 2013, 08:16:13 AM
Post by: seth30 on June 27, 2013, 08:32:03 AM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 27, 2013, 08:44:30 AM
Post by: seth30 on June 27, 2013, 08:45:12 AM
Rat will jump out ...I shot one with my pellet gun in the head and it jumped 6 ft into the air ...I kid you not :yike:Thanks you just saved me some time, I was going to build one this weekend.
Post by: huntingfool7 on June 27, 2013, 09:02:19 AM
Post by: bobcat on June 27, 2013, 09:10:43 AM
Post by: seth30 on June 27, 2013, 09:15:10 AM
Don't forget to purchase your rat trapping license.are you joking? anyone can buy rat traps at a grocery store :dunno:
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on June 27, 2013, 09:21:08 AM
Don't forget to purchase your rat trapping license.
Or, better yet, apply for the "Quality Rat Hunt" special tag! The State needs more money to squander. :chuckle:
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 27, 2013, 09:28:21 AM
Post by: seth30 on June 27, 2013, 09:33:21 AM
Post by: PolarBear on June 27, 2013, 10:03:49 AM
Post by: Fishstiq on June 27, 2013, 11:28:10 AM
I have a very deep bucket I thinks its a 7 or 8 gallon and I am gonna make that trap tonight, fill with some water and see how it works out :tup:
Don't fill it or the rats will climb out. Just put in enough so that they can't touch bottom, that way they can't jump.
Also, insider tip - *skip the water. Use antifreeze. Kills quicker, and no smell even if you don't check your trap for a while. :tup:
Post by: Austrian Hunter on June 27, 2013, 11:35:06 AM
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Post by: notellumcreek on June 27, 2013, 12:08:32 PM
:yeah:
Had the same thing happen on my parents farm. Chickens came, then the rats. Caught a few in traps before the suckers got smart and quit going for it, then they moved into the house. Unless you have a lot of time to try to get rid of them, poison is going to be your best bet.
Post by: Stick em on June 27, 2013, 12:34:54 PM
Post by: Special T on June 27, 2013, 12:45:02 PM
1 reduce the cover around your home. Trim up the schurbs, weed the gaden, keep the lawn mowed SHORT as far from your house as possible.
2 QUIT free feeding your pets! Reduce the ammount of food around your home. I know your neighbors have chickens but there is not much you can do about that.
3 Use traps and bait stations to kill off as many as you can. I have 3 of these bait stations. They keeip my dogs and kids away from the bait. I place them in places where there is some cover for them to hid/travel. I keep a couple of them along my foundation under a bush.
http://www.tomcatbrand.com/rodent_station.html (http://www.tomcatbrand.com/rodent_station.html)
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on June 27, 2013, 01:56:15 PM
Post by: L8NITE on June 27, 2013, 02:20:46 PM
Post by: seth30 on June 27, 2013, 02:25:13 PM
I plan on using the rats as food for yotes and whaterver else goes to my trail camera :tup:I have a very deep bucket I thinks its a 7 or 8 gallon and I am gonna make that trap tonight, fill with some water and see how it works out :tup:
Don't fill it or the rats will climb out. Just put in enough so that they can't touch bottom, that way they can't jump.
Also, insider tip - *skip the water. Use antifreeze. Kills quicker, and no smell even if you don't check your trap for a while. :tup:
Post by: Smossy on June 27, 2013, 02:30:57 PM
I live in the burbs and everyone around us has chickens now, since the chickens came we now have rats living in the backyard. I have a humane trap since we have two small dogs that like to eat what gets put in the snap traps. I'm looking for bait ideas peanut butter no longer seems to work, and they fill up on dog food during the day. The biggest problem is there is a huge one the size of a chihuahua, yes I'm sure I thought it was our dog when it was pigging out at the food bowl. Any ideas short of torching the yard or bombing would be helpful.Invest in a BB gun, Lets you practice with aiming and makes for good fun while exterminating.
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Post by: Yelper Guy on June 27, 2013, 02:59:22 PM
Start filling the unplugged hole with water and be on the lookout. These things are potentially eating your house so it's time to get even. Think RAMBO!
Post by: seth30 on June 27, 2013, 03:07:55 PM
Post by: Goldeneye on June 27, 2013, 03:16:07 PM
A white piece of cloth saturated by the scent of vanilla is especially attractive to rat's. The best bait is one that cannot be easily removed. Tie it with a string tightly to the trigger. I've used it in the past when the normal baits didn't get the smart rats.
Post by: biggfish on June 27, 2013, 03:23:02 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 27, 2013, 03:24:08 PM
I just made one in under a minute and filled it with 8 inches of water :IBCOOL: I will check the trap at dusk and when I wake up tomorrow before yote hunting :tup::chuckle: :chuckle: I think you left him to big of a smelly trail ..he may get full before getting to the top of the bucket :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: biggfish on June 27, 2013, 03:27:23 PM
May want to try and get WDFW to create a "Quality" hunt for your back yard. Thousands will apply, you may have to give some pointers after the draw such as where the trophy rats are, what they eat, when they come out, and many access and parking questions, but it could be the end of your rat problem.Forget the quality hunt I'll open a private hunting ranch and even rent my dog.
Post by: seth30 on June 27, 2013, 03:36:00 PM
:chuckle: Tomorrow morning I will just be calling, I am going to freeze my dead rats and use them for the trail camera :tup:I just made one in under a minute and filled it with 8 inches of water :IBCOOL: I will check the trap at dusk and when I wake up tomorrow before yote hunting :tup::chuckle: :chuckle: I think you left him to big of a smelly trail ..he may get full before getting to the top of the bucket :dunno: :chuckle:
Post by: huntingfool7 on June 27, 2013, 03:41:38 PM
I just made one in under a minute and filled it with 8 inches of water :IBCOOL: I will check the trap at dusk and when I wake up tomorrow before yote hunting :tup:
Don't bait the ramps!
Post by: seth30 on June 27, 2013, 03:55:59 PM
dang I spread it really thin to get them up there, just like the youtube vid...I just made one in under a minute and filled it with 8 inches of water :IBCOOL: I will check the trap at dusk and when I wake up tomorrow before yote hunting :tup:
Don't bait the ramps!
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on June 27, 2013, 04:27:35 PM
Post by: IBspoiled on June 27, 2013, 04:45:43 PM
The only thing better at killing rats than a cat is two cats.
And the only thing better at killing rats than two cats is a rat terrier. Understand that a dog is more of a commitment than a couple of barn cats but if you get self-respecting terrier, you'll probably never see another rat. :twocents:You will be surprised how many animals they will kill.
To include robins, finches, bunnies and many other non-targets :dunno:
I just happen to have this male pup available. :chuckle: 100% Rat Terrier, excellent hunting lines. ;) ;)
Post by: KenPCPilot on June 28, 2013, 08:04:04 AM
Rat will jump out ...I shot one with my pellet gun in the head and it jumped 6 ft into the air ...I kid you not :yike:Thanks you just saved me some time, I was going to build one this weekend.
They will not jump out if you have enough water in the bucket and like i said pour some cooking oil on top. the oil floats on the water and makes the sides of the bucket slick and they can't use their claws to escape. you should try it.
Post by: ICEMAN on June 28, 2013, 08:08:51 AM
I whacked 10 or 11 in one night at elk camp a few years back. 10 floaters in one night without having to reset a trap or anything.... very efficient.
Post by: Humptulips on June 28, 2013, 08:25:36 AM
I live in the burbs and everyone around us has chickens now, since the chickens came we now have rats living in the backyard. I have a humane trap since we have two small dogs that like to eat what gets put in the snap traps. I'm looking for bait ideas peanut butter no longer seems to work, and they fill up on dog food during the day. The biggest problem is there is a huge one the size of a chihuahua, yes I'm sure I thought it was our dog when it was pigging out at the food bowl. Any ideas short of torching the yard or bombing would be helpful.
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Try onion sliced up. Seriously it works and your dog won't like it.
Post by: seth30 on June 28, 2013, 06:34:41 PM
Post by: BOWHUNTER45 on June 28, 2013, 06:41:39 PM
Post by: ICEMAN on June 28, 2013, 06:43:59 PM
Post by: seth30 on June 28, 2013, 06:45:47 PM
Post by: hrd2fnd on June 28, 2013, 06:48:30 PM
Seth, I would argue that you put out too much bait. When I have done mice, the wood rod across my bucket has a half inch hole drilled in it, stuffed with peanut butter, that is all, just a tad, and as they approach to get at it, the rod rolls and in they go, so the quantity of bait doesnt change all night... Looked like you baited in bigfoot! :chuckle:the only thing I do differently is add 2 squirts of dish soap, like you said wake up empty bucket fill good to go.
Post by: ICEMAN on June 28, 2013, 06:54:43 PM
Mouse count from one night at elk camp... :chuckle:
Post by: headshot5 on June 28, 2013, 07:09:38 PM
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I hate posting this pic cause I am really fat in it, but here goes....
Breakfast count from one night at elk camp...
Fixed for you. But seriously though good work.
Post by: ICEMAN on June 28, 2013, 07:10:47 PM
Post by: seth30 on June 28, 2013, 10:34:57 PM
Post by: Heredoggydoggy on June 29, 2013, 06:07:59 PM
Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on June 29, 2013, 06:26:48 PM
I live in the burbs and everyone around us has chickens now, since the chickens came we now have rats living in the backyard. I have a humane trap since we have two small dogs that like to eat what gets put in the snap traps. I'm looking for bait ideas peanut butter no longer seems to work, and they fill up on dog food during the day. The biggest problem is there is a huge one the size of a chihuahua, yes I'm sure I thought it was our dog when it was pigging out at the food bowl. Any ideas short of torching the yard or bombing would be helpful.
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Try onion sliced up. Seriously it works and your dog won't like it.
Maybe it's the breed but Boston Terriers like onions. Know they are bad for dogs. But all of the Boston's my parents have owned if you drop an onion you gotta grab it fast
Post by: biggfish on June 29, 2013, 07:14:04 PM
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Post by: seth30 on July 15, 2013, 03:21:13 PM
My little terrier found himself a rats nest dug that burrow out for an hour he killed 8 new born baby rats that's a whole generation we don't have to deal with.:tup: :tup: :tup:
Post by: shorthair15 on July 28, 2013, 09:04:50 AM
Post by: CAMPMEAT on July 28, 2013, 09:16:31 AM
I hate posting this pic cause I am really fat in it, but here goes....
Mouse count from one night at elk camp... :chuckle:
..................for a minute, I thought it was something off the BBQ you made, well is it ?
Post by: ICEMAN on July 28, 2013, 01:54:35 PM
I hate posting this pic cause I am really fat in it, but here goes....
Mouse count from one night at elk camp... :chuckle:
..................for a minute, I thought it was something off the BBQ you made, well is it ?
Not exactly... :chuckle: The pic is my one night kill in a mouse bucket style trap....
Post by: seth30 on July 29, 2013, 07:33:33 AM
Post by: wildweeds on July 29, 2013, 06:43:20 PM
The farmer I used to milk cows for has a barn that leans bad because the rats undermined the foundation.
The present rat getting dog is a Jack Russell X Pomerainian cross of all things,she's death on them.
Luckily we have a slab foundation sou they can't get in the house. I shoot probably 4 a month they just get used a bait and stay away from. I got a terrier that runs them around and I shoot when I can get a safe shot. My dog isn't bright though he thinks he's a pointer. I really want to kill the big sucker he's brazen enough to strut his stuff in broad daylight and pellets won't take it down. If I could get away with it is kill a bunch of chickens and have a barbecue I think that would solve the problem.
Post by: Wacenturion on July 30, 2013, 11:08:37 AM
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Post by: Heredoggydoggy on July 31, 2013, 11:32:54 AM
My bucket trap keeps getting knocked over by raccoons :bash: I havent caught a rat yet :'(
Sounds like you have to get rid of the Raccoons first, then the rats! :chuckle:
Post by: Kain on August 01, 2013, 09:45:51 AM
http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,51079.0.html (http://hunting-washington.com/smf/index.php/topic,51079.0.html)
Some Harbor Freight collapsible cage traps. Had a couple get away but I think I have it figure out now.
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Booner rat I got with the pellet rifle.
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Using weasel boxes to set traps around the yard. Had to find a way to keep the dogs, chickens, and kids out of them and they work great.
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