Having problems with a rat

[nanc1430]

I have three chickens and three ducks for the eggs and just noticed there was a rat in behind the pen and chased him out.
He keeps coming back and I have seemed to try everything.
Anyone out there know what to do?
I don't want to get any more.
I know he is looking for the eggs but don't know if he will hurt the chickens or ducks.
I am very new at this.
What is the best way?
Thanks
Nanc1430

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

That's a tough one because you don't want to put poison out in case the chickens find him/it. Can you set a trap in an area that the chickens can't get to?

 

[eaganchickens]

See here https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=183374

 

[fordmommy]

They have a trap that's called a T rex. Should be sold at your local hardware store. Remember. "One rat, two rat, OMG there's more!"

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

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I'll have to try that! I haven't seen evidence of rats, but I do have mice and moles/voles. Assuming it will work on those too?

 

[Giammona farm]

The rats will somtimes eat eggs. They will find and eat your grain almost nomater what. And somtimes they eat chicks under 2 weeks old, depending on what kind of rat. I use these traps called "tomcat snap ratraps" there big and black. You can buy them on the tomcat's websight or at most feed stores or hardware stores.

 

[Davaroo]

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Google "bucket trap."
Simple - cheap - effective.

 

[threehorses]

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I'm SO going to pass out. I had this experience once - on accident. From that point on I have a fear of rats in buckets. Seriously! LOL Is that weird or what? Right now I feel like I'm about to <boing> up to the ceiling with heebie-geebies.

But I hadn't thought about doing it on purpose. Hmmmm

 

[Davaroo]

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I'm SO going to pass out. I had this experience once - on accident. From that point on I have a fear of rats in buckets. Seriously! LOL Is that weird or what? Right now I feel like I'm about to <boing> up to the ceiling with heebie-geebies.

But I hadn't thought about doing it on purpose. Hmmmm

Any idea can go at least two ways. Give it a shot!

 

[LilRalphieRoosmama]

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Google "bucket trap."
Simple - cheap - effective.

LOVE IT!!! No poison, no chemicals - I will definitely be trying this!