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Is this a rat?

AHRAHR Posts: 361
in Wildlife gardening
Is this a rat? Sorry it’s the best picture I could get. It’s eating the chickens food. 

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  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Yes ... we used to use hen feeders suspended from the roof to make it harder for the rats. 

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  • AHRAHR Posts: 361
    Ok. I have since moved it up to the perch level. They have food inside the coop too which is raised. Should I try and get rid of them or just move all food out of reach ? 
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    It’s almost impossible to find anywhere out of reach of a rat. :/

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • CrazybeeladyCrazybeelady Posts: 778
    I used to have pet rats and they could jump surprisingly high.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,147
    Rats can climb anything, squeeze through tiny holes and gnaw through concrete. Phenomenal creatures. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • AHRAHR Posts: 361
    I’m probably never going to get rid of them either. I have a stream at the bottom of the garden with woodland behind. Should I try and get rid or just leave them? 
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