MsDejesus1
In the Brooder
Hello everyone,
My name is Yesi and I am brand new to this forum. I found it while searching for solutions to my current problem. Long story short, I have three escaped "pet" hooded rats whom last night attacked one of my baby bantams and ripped its wing off completely!!
I am at a loss for words and have no idea what to do to help the poor thing. I brought him inside and made sure he wast still bleeding. Got him situated and warm. I had to leave to work and I'm beside myself worrying about it.
I'm new to the "chicken mommy" life. My husband and I are from the city and moved a few months ago to a beautiful home in farm country with 2 acres. We purchased our first 6 hen chicks in February and we were successful in keeping them alive and healthy and now enjoy their company and their tasty eggs lol. We then proceeded to get some roosters who have also grown and matured nicely. ( I love to hear them crow). 2 weeks ago I decided to get some silkies and a bantam chick. I bought 3 babies and I've been doing pretty good with them. Up until now.
My son (snake enthusiast) decided that he wants to breed snakes. So he has been working on that project for a few months and came into some rats which he decided to breed for feeders. WELL hes 18 and not ready for that type of commitment. So I started caring for the rats. I REALLY disliked rats but I love all animals and believe in the fair treatment of such. So within a few weeks I got attached to them and couldn't allow them to be used for feeding purposes but am not too fond of owning any rats either.
Yesterday, I re-homed the rats to a great family who LOVES them and wants them as pets. I felt relived to have them gone and proud of myself because they didn't end up being snake food.
WELL..............
when the family picked the rats up, I counted them and realized that 3 have escaped over night and are in my lanai under my outside fridge.
I thought no big deal, Ill catch them and re-home them as well. The family stated that they would pick them up as soon as I caught em.
I didn't pay much mind to it. Feeling accomplished (silly me) I even set up a humane trap last night in hopes of getting them to their "forever home".
WELL..... when I checked the trap this morning at 5:30 am. Its empty. & I notice that my chicks cage seems to be moved. I go to the cage and one of my baby chicks is missing its WHOLE wing, Its completely ripped off!!!
UGH....... I NOW HATE THESE RATS. I'm a super animal lover and don't believe in inhumane practices at all. BUT I cannot have these vermin killing my babies.
I'm lost. I don't know how to help the hurt chick, nor do I know what to do about the rats. Part of me wants to KILL them dead! But I feel guilty for feeling that way.
PLEASE ADVISE.
ALL SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS ARE WELCOMED.
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My name is Yesi and I am brand new to this forum. I found it while searching for solutions to my current problem. Long story short, I have three escaped "pet" hooded rats whom last night attacked one of my baby bantams and ripped its wing off completely!!
I am at a loss for words and have no idea what to do to help the poor thing. I brought him inside and made sure he wast still bleeding. Got him situated and warm. I had to leave to work and I'm beside myself worrying about it.
I'm new to the "chicken mommy" life. My husband and I are from the city and moved a few months ago to a beautiful home in farm country with 2 acres. We purchased our first 6 hen chicks in February and we were successful in keeping them alive and healthy and now enjoy their company and their tasty eggs lol. We then proceeded to get some roosters who have also grown and matured nicely. ( I love to hear them crow). 2 weeks ago I decided to get some silkies and a bantam chick. I bought 3 babies and I've been doing pretty good with them. Up until now.
My son (snake enthusiast) decided that he wants to breed snakes. So he has been working on that project for a few months and came into some rats which he decided to breed for feeders. WELL hes 18 and not ready for that type of commitment. So I started caring for the rats. I REALLY disliked rats but I love all animals and believe in the fair treatment of such. So within a few weeks I got attached to them and couldn't allow them to be used for feeding purposes but am not too fond of owning any rats either.
Yesterday, I re-homed the rats to a great family who LOVES them and wants them as pets. I felt relived to have them gone and proud of myself because they didn't end up being snake food.
WELL..............
when the family picked the rats up, I counted them and realized that 3 have escaped over night and are in my lanai under my outside fridge.
I thought no big deal, Ill catch them and re-home them as well. The family stated that they would pick them up as soon as I caught em.
I didn't pay much mind to it. Feeling accomplished (silly me) I even set up a humane trap last night in hopes of getting them to their "forever home".
WELL..... when I checked the trap this morning at 5:30 am. Its empty. & I notice that my chicks cage seems to be moved. I go to the cage and one of my baby chicks is missing its WHOLE wing, Its completely ripped off!!!
UGH....... I NOW HATE THESE RATS. I'm a super animal lover and don't believe in inhumane practices at all. BUT I cannot have these vermin killing my babies.
I'm lost. I don't know how to help the hurt chick, nor do I know what to do about the rats. Part of me wants to KILL them dead! But I feel guilty for feeling that way.
PLEASE ADVISE.
ALL SUGGESTIONS AND IDEAS ARE WELCOMED.
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