Baby Rat Growth

[WoDia]

Well things got switched around now i have a bigger problem something stole one on my ducks from my shed so now my gander and pair of ducks are in my rat shed until i can see what im dealing with on that so maybe that will deter wild rats for a bit in that shed. I still have one from a last litter missing her front arm because of one and some missing tails thought i got the big rat but this new one looks like a female possibly did see a dying female few weeks ago.

I’m sorry to hear that you lost a duck also. Sounds like a good idea keeping the gander, ducks, and rats in one safe building until you can get rid of the predators. As long as all entry points are covered, they will hopefully be safe while you do away with the culprits. Fortifying and watching one building right now will be much easier on you, as you come up with a new game plan. I’ve never had a wild rat actually attack one of my animals (and, I know they will), but I’ve seen a few on my property. I’ve found the most effective way to deal with them is poison bait chunks. I don’t feel good about using them, but I also know that a pair of wild rats can become dozens and dozens very quickly… especially if there’s no black snakes, etc, to deal with them for me.

 

[WoDia]

Nakie rodents dont bother me as baby budgies are naked to so lol im use to things being nakkie when born

I hand-raise baby budgies. Most people would find them very ugly-looking at the hatchling stage, but I think think they’re precious!

 

[Poultrybonkers]

I’m sorry to hear that you lost a duck also. Sounds like a good idea keeping the gander, ducks, and rats in one safe building until you can get rid of the predators. As long as all entry points are covered, they will hopefully be safe while you do away with the culprits. Fortifying and watching one building right now will be much easier on you, as you come up with a new game plan. I’ve never had a wild rat actually attack one of my animals (and, I know they will), but I’ve seen a few on my property. I’ve found the most effective way to deal with them is poison bait chunks. I don’t feel good about using them, but I also know that a pair of wild rats can become dozens and dozens very quickly… especially if there’s no black snakes, etc, to deal with them for me.

Turns out its not one coon...its two!

 

[WoDia]

Turns out its not one coon...its two!View attachment 3849355

Ohhhhh… that’s a big problem.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

Ohhhhh… that’s a big problem.

Got em both in one night lol

 

[WoDia]

Got em both in one night lol View attachment 3850774View attachment 3850775

WOW! You are awesome! I’m glad to hear that you got them both! And, I hope you get those wild rats too, so those sweet babies are finally safe.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

WOW! You are awesome! I’m glad to hear that you got them both! And, I hope you get those wild rats too, so those sweet babies are finally safe.

I used the liquid of red salmon worked like a charm

 

[WoDia]

I used the liquid of red salmon worked like a charm

I hope you can breathe easier now. Just stay vigilant. I had 1 year where I trapped 14 during Spring and Summer. It was crazy! I had to stay on top of it every single night. 2 of my LF buildings are near the woods, so it was easy for them to sneak in.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

I hope you can breathe easier now. Just stay vigilant. I had 1 year where I trapped 14 during Spring and Summer. It was crazy! I had to stay on top of it every single night. 2 of my LF buildings are near the woods, so it was easy for them to sneak in.

I usually dont trap anymore...unless they start getting greedy and stealing a duck is greedy considering i leave chicken innerds from processing out back lol.

 

[WoDia]

I usually dont trap anymore...unless they start getting greedy and stealing a duck is greedy considering i leave chicken innerds from processing out back lol.

It’s surprising that they want to break in to your buildings, when they’ve got the free smorgasbord out back! For them, greediness doesn’t pay!!! Glad you got them. I hope the babies continue to heal well. I loved my experience with raising rats.