ilovemyheckler Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) I have noticed that we have a few rats about the place. They have dug under the dog kennels and also into the chicken coup on the lawn. I think that they may have even been into the nesting box and taken eggs - do rats eats eggs? I have seen a couple and they look surprisingly healthy with very shiny clean fur. I don't see how I can use poison due to the dogs and chickens so I thought I could have some fun with my air rifle? What is the best time of the day to shoot rats? How do I encourage them out into the open? Any other advice? I don't have to worry about neighbours as there are no houses within 1/2 a mile. Edited February 14, 2015 by ilovemyheckler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick8310 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have noticed that we have a few rats about the place. They have dug under the dog kennels and also into the chicken coup on the lawn. I think that they may have even been into the nesting box and taken eggs - do rats eats eggs? I have seen a couple and they look surprisingly healthy with very shiny clean fur. I don't see how I can use poison due to the dogs and chickens so I thought I could have some fun with my air rifle? What is the best time of the day to shoot rats? How do I encourage them out into the open? Any other advice? I don't have to worry about neighbours as there are no houses within 1/2 a mile. Do it at dusk mate best time and get them out by spreading peanut butter along the floor close enough to tempt them but far away to be in the open. Try a red light or NV set up to get maximum amount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick8310 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Get yourself sat down and comfatable and hidden if you have a lot of them chap your going to be there for a while lol. Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovemyheckler Posted February 14, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Thanks guys. I have an .177 Air Arms S410 carbine with Hawke 4 - 12 x 50 scope What light set up would you recommend that would fit this gun? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick8310 Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Any mounted light mate try a tracer GL4 tactical with red light. ahttp://www.google.co.uk/aclk?sa=l&ai=CFssQUq3fVOD2GOahygP15IGICqfe26sGr5XEhJgBqOC7jkQICRAHIN7Nzx4oDWC7hoCA0AqgAZWB9vADyAEHqQJzNyHPG9e5PqoEJk_QT5141-lSO0THdnN2TZmKly44sGiAF_SUP5N1xqngrfJTkUR9wAUFoAYmgAfT_okPiAcBkAcCqAemvhvYBwHgEquz5a-0zqGnRg&sig=AOD64_3wyqN3t0UG1VVmsYsiGA1RRkhl-g&adurl=http://www.ronniesunshines.com/tracer-gl4-tactical-gun-light-red.html&ctype=5&rct=j&q=&ei=Uq3fVNeWFoHVygOk7IHgAQ&ved=0CJYDEKcrMAw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krwigan Posted February 14, 2015 Report Share Posted February 14, 2015 Yes they will eat eggs, they will also eat young chicks. If they are in your garden you can try and get them used to some kind of dim light. When we had them in the garden, I baited them out with poridge oats and popped 6 off during the day and never seen once since. Keep your feed neat and tidy with your chickens or dog food as I presume this is what is attracting them in the first place. Good luck KR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShootingEgg Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 Another good bait is wet dog food. Get a can dont open it but put a knife through the sides and open it up a little, so they can get to the food but not take it away. Will keep them in line for a good bit of shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted February 17, 2015 Report Share Posted February 17, 2015 I use tripe as that's what I feed my dog lol. it stinks and they cant drag big bits away. works for me in the cages Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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