Sammy_D Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hey ya guys. I need to get out on the farm asap to get the rats. They are getting into our calves nut feeders and messing in them. We have had a lot of sick cows now and we think this is due to the rats. I know the main points on the farm where they nest and hide. Ive started setting out a few lids with peanut butter on them around 5pm when I leave work and most of it has gone by 7am when I get to work the next morning. My problem is I dont have a lamp. Now I could stay at the farm and hang around when it is quite and sit and wait. Problem with that is I have a few other priorities I have to atend to. I.e dogs feeding and walking. I cant afford a gun mounted lamp at the moment so what can I use instead? Thanks guys. Sammy D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MM Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 rat traps. what about inviting sombody round for a shoot? poison. car headlamps. leave a tilly lamp out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 A DECENT TORCH AND SOME ELECTRICAL TAPE SHOULD DO NICELY IN THE SHORT TERM mikee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Hadnt thought about a tourch. A friend has just said I can borrow his lamping light. It has a ciggerate charger on the end. If I cut the end off can i strip back the wires and put it to a + and - of a battery? Or will that not work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Sammy, What type of gun are you using? If it's an air rifle (With a 1 inch scope) why not try something like an X-Verminator scope light with free-stock mounted pressure switch. I have one that I don't use any more and will send a PM with my contact details if you want to try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) Frenchie. Im using a .22 Air rifle. Bsa Supersport with a Hawke Sport HD 3-9 X 50 scope. Edited August 12, 2009 by Sammy_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 sa,,y i told you you could use mine buddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 John where you been? Long time no speak. Im going to see if I can get this lamping light to work on a battery and Frenchieboi said he might have one for sale. (We need to play cod soon- get your but whipped again!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rascal_2005 Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 buddy, il be doing the but whipping hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) Hi Again Sammy, Here is a photo of the lamp mounted on my Winchester. I don't use it any more so if you wanted to buy it you could make me an offer. (Nothing silly, just cover the postage and a couple of pounds for the lamp and spare batteries). Edit: Heck it will not let me add a photo, hope this works: Try clicking on this link for the photo: http://s542.photobucket.com/albums/gg426/f...nt=IMG_3351.jpg Edited August 12, 2009 by Frenchieboy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoCars Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 only way to get rid of a big population is by poisoning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 (edited) Evo. we have posion down. But im not sure how big the population is. Look foward to the email frenchie. Edited August 12, 2009 by Sammy_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 You're welcome mate. There is a link up fot a photo now! If you want it just send a PM with your contact details and I can post it to you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popgun Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 We had rats coming into the garden so i left a light on in the shed which lite up a small patch on the lawn then i bated the patch with corn after a few days they got used to the light and i shot them out of the window with the air rifle i've shot loads and rarly see any these days the left over corn is taken by the birds in the daylight so no probs there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Right. Thanks for Frenchie I now have a lamp on its way to me! Thank you again! When I've hopefully shot a few rats in the next few nights whats the best way to go. I mean when I've shot them where they are feeding... do I leave them or pick them up? Will the dead rats put the others off or are they greedy beggers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 If you leave the shot rats till you finish shooting them the others won't be bothered about them, they may even try to eat them. Good luck shooting them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 ohh do like a bit of rat on rat action. Sweet. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoCars Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Evo. we have posion down. But im not sure how big the population is. Look foward to the email frenchie. the little ********, hope you have better luck shooting them than I do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hezbear Posted August 12, 2009 Report Share Posted August 12, 2009 Can you not get a smoker and terriers in , as they are very efficient at killing the rats, just remember to wear gloves when picking them up and to burn the bodies for the diseases Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Gun lamp is on it's way to you Sam! Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 (edited) Thanks frenchie. We've had dogs and smoke in a few months back but they are back bigger and fatter! I shall wear gloves and chuck them on the bonfire pile! oh also what is the best time to go and shoot the rats? Edited August 13, 2009 by Sammy_D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frenchieboy Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 I'm sure you know already Sam but just in case while you are waiting for the gun light to arrive why not start baiting with some corn and maybe a bit of small dog biscuits in the area that is best to "ambush them in? Another alternative is to "tread" small patches of peanut butter into the ground! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 Frenchie. I have some lids down on the floor where I think and I know where the nests are. On the lids are some peanut butter. Might put some dog food down 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiggum Posted August 13, 2009 Report Share Posted August 13, 2009 You could always use a head torch it has red leds fitted worked for me in the past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sammy_D Posted August 17, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 17, 2009 What is the best time to start hiding and start shooting the rats? Also do i need to make myself well hidden in the dark? will they stil see me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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