ryanl Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 im going to give digging out rats for terriers ago in one of our pens plenty of holes but cant get hold of a smoker afew of us up for it wonderd if anyone has tried this and has any tips. cheers ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanl Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 asked around cant seem to find one is there anything else you can use o smoke them out ? sorry never done this before ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanl Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 so no point digging ? i cant seem to find an engien thats the only problem aha ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 Can you not get hold of a chainsaw, remove the bar, mix the fuel on the oily side and you are away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanl Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 i haave asked around but no one has an old one will keep looking though ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver pigeon 3 Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 or you could do what we once did as kids, pour about a gallon of petrol down a hole, leaving a trail of petrol to light. Throw match and run very fast There was a very loud sound of rushing air, followed by a big flash of flame. Nothing came out the other holes, so probably not that effective :lol: Just for all the people with a sense of humour bypass, i am joking - DO NOT DO IT!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanl Posted April 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 thank you thats what i will do!! only young so just trying to learn cheers ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDFrain Posted April 11, 2012 Report Share Posted April 11, 2012 let the terriers do the work mate, if they are good dogs they should mark at holes were rats are holding then give a go at digging the terriers should stay keen if there are rats there. get the pennies saved up for a rat attrack 2 smoker. (check them out on youtube) you can make one for about half the price. put an add in the wanted section asking for a smoker and dont forget your location. JDF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 I agree with the smoker suggestions, digging is hard work and not that productive. Try oily rags pushed down the holes, remembering to leave some holes clear. The strongest advice when using dogs (or ferrets) on rats underground, is definitely no guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the crowman Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 im going to give digging out rats for terriers ago in one of our pens plenty of holes but cant get hold of a smoker afew of us up for it wonderd if anyone has tried this and has any tips. cheers ryan You can always try the smoking tablets what the gas fitters use it should work they give off a lot of smoke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danddo Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 Try a Hessian sack soaked in creasote (if you can get some) smokes well and for ages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geordieh Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 im going to give digging out rats for terriers ago in one of our pens plenty of holes but cant get hold of a smoker afew of us up for it wonderd if anyone has tried this and has any tips. cheers ryan Hi Ryan Where abouts are you if you are close enough i have a smoker i can give you a hand Geordie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tod Posted April 12, 2012 Report Share Posted April 12, 2012 or you could do what we once did as kids, pour about a gallon of petrol down a hole, leaving a trail of petrol to light. Throw match and run very fast There was a very loud sound of rushing air, followed by a big flash of flame. Nothing came out the other holes, so probably not that effective :lol: Just for all the people with a sense of humour bypass, i am joking - DO NOT DO IT!!!! lol, once did a similar thing with propane and a long fuse, it was too effective though as nothing came out, it was like battle of the somme if you put too much propane down wouldnt recommend doing it though as it can be very dangerous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobthedug Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 You can always try the smoking tablets what the gas fitters use it should work they give off a lot of smoke Screwfix or any plumbers merchants do them there nor expensive and its even better if you can borrow a leafblower to get the smoke down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRAD1927 Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 Try here seem reasonably priced and have all the bitts http://www.arthurcarteruradshop.co.uk/products/34-Rat-Attack-Smoker/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunkield Posted April 13, 2012 Report Share Posted April 13, 2012 I have used these and they work OK http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bailey-BAI3592-Smoke-Pellets/dp/B002OB4CKM But the best thing I have seen is an old leaf blower with an oily mixture and the exhaust fixed to blow down the hole. Your local tip might be the place to pick one up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washerboy Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 let the dog mark the holes and follow him digging, i hate smokers. doesnt do the dog anygood when it takes in a lung full of fumes, kills rats underground. a dog using its nose and finding rats is the way it should be done. try and find yorkshire ratters on dvd Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tod Posted April 14, 2012 Report Share Posted April 14, 2012 here is a vid i did a couple of years ago, if you want to see some big rats get nailed with terriers watch this watch.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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