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  1. NatJ

    Rat problem almost solved, and the one thats left...

    Strong suggestion: do more research before trying this. No matter what the marketing may say about it being safe for non-rodents, I would not mix it into the feed you give your chickens unless you thoroughly research what ingredients are in it, and what effect they would have on chickens. Many...
  2. NatJ

    Rat problem almost solved, and the one thats left...

    Some kinds of bait are made to be secured so the rats cannot carry it away. For example, they have a hole in the middle, and can be put on a metal rod that's fastened at both ends. That way the rats have to eat it there, not store it for later (which might leave it accessible to other wildlife.)...
  3. NatJ

    Rat problem almost solved, and the one thats left...

    Depending on the size of the trap, could it have been something like a cat or a stray dog? A big enough animal might put a paw inside rather than their whole body, or might have tried to drag or shake the trap to get the bait without going inside it. Anything poky on the outside of the trap...
  4. NatJ

    Rat problem almost solved, and the one thats left...

    Have you considered the snap-type traps? If it snaps properly on the rat's head, that should kill it just as quickly as any other method could. I hope you checked the rules where you live. In many parts of the USA there are laws against relocating trapped animals, but I see you are in the...
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