how do you catch a rat?

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November 20, 2008 at 7:17 pm #110504

Izzie
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Humane trap from PAH???

Or you could try to find a rat forum and ask them? :-\

November 20, 2008 at 7:28 pm #110505

sony
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Hmmm Thanks Just found a rat forum…& put the question to them…. Maybe will get an answer!
Just been outside with a torch & can’t find the rat…I think they are active at night…I use to own two pet rats so I know something about them …although not how to catch them …never let mine run free around the garden!!!!! ::)

November 20, 2008 at 7:30 pm #110506

Izzie
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Good Luck!

No idea about rats, except Trixie thinks they are a great chase game! ::)

November 20, 2008 at 7:31 pm #110507

Anonymous
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Bait the trap with chocolate, not cheese. :ok:

November 20, 2008 at 7:35 pm #110508

vinya12
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I caught one in a pint glass before lol. I forced it in to a corner and put the glass over it.

November 20, 2008 at 7:42 pm #110509

sony
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😀 Should I put some Guinness into the pint glass?!! ;D

November 20, 2008 at 7:43 pm #110510

Anonymous
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If theres one, theres more, get a rat trap and get rid of it!! theres a thread on here somewhere with one I caught under our bath, maybe someone will find it for you, I got that one good and proper!

November 20, 2008 at 7:46 pm #110511

Anonymous
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https://www.resources.dogclub.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,12030.0.html

here u go

November 20, 2008 at 7:48 pm #110512

SuzAndTheDiva
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Sue I THINK she means it loks like a pet rat not a wild one :-*

sorry have no idea how you catch it!

November 20, 2008 at 7:52 pm #110513

Anonymous
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PMSL have just re read it :-[ oh well maybe not my way then! 😀

If that the case put food in a bucket, make a ramp so rat can climb up and jump into bucket to get food, and it wont be able to get back out cos the sides are too high & slippy ;D

November 20, 2008 at 7:53 pm #110514

SuzAndTheDiva
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I dunno sue some people might prefer your first method 😉

November 20, 2008 at 8:53 pm #110515

sony
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[quote author=jaydex link=topic=13110.msg252598#msg252598 date=1227210730]
PMSL have just re read it :-[ oh well maybe not my way then! 😀

If that the case put food in a bucket, make a ramp so rat can climb up and jump into bucket to get food, and it wont be able to get back out cos the sides are too high & slippy ;D
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That seems a good solution Thanks
Will try it tomorrow IF it’s still out there!
Was definately a domesticated tamed rat…I use to ownone just like it!
Watch this space… cheers!

November 20, 2008 at 10:05 pm #110516

*Nick*
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[quote author=sony link=topic=13110.msg252585#msg252585 date=1227210140]
😀 Should I put some Guinness into the pint glass?!! ;D
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Yes. Fill glass with Guiness. Drink Guinness. Attempt to catch rat. If unsuccessful, once again fill glass with Guiness. Drink Guinness. Attempt to catch rat. …Repeat as needed. With sufficient failure you will no longer care whether you catch the damn thing or not. Problem solved 8)

November 21, 2008 at 8:00 am #110517

sony
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[quote author=*Nick* link=topic=13110.msg252627#msg252627 date=1227218732]
[quote author=sony link=topic=13110.msg252585#msg252585 date=1227210140]
😀 Should I put some Guinness into the pint glass?!! ;D
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Yes. Fill glass with Guiness. Drink Guinness. Attempt to catch rat. If unsuccessful, once again fill glass with Guiness. Drink Guinness. Attempt to catch rat. …Repeat as needed. With sufficient failure you will no longer care whether you catch the damn thing or not. Problem solved 8)
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Your solution tried & tested AND it worked! lol

November 21, 2008 at 8:13 am #110518

Justine&Rafe
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If you’re using bucket method make sure it’s a v deep bucket!! Rats can jump about 3 feet high – so bear that in mind.

If you really really want to catch it you’re probably best going for a humane trap. As for how to get one… Er… maybe a local pest warden would lend you one for a few days for a small fee… Or a pet shop???

Domestic rats are just as clever as wild ones, so I wouldn’t worry too much about its chances out there. It’ll no doubt be rummaging through someone’s rubbish bin thinking that it has died and gone to heaven as we speak.
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