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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Rats!

 Recently, I went outside to move some boxes that was on our deck.  We can not burn anything right now due to the draught we are in.  When I did, I heard a scratching noise.  I move some boxes and all of a sudden 3 rats jump out and go over the side.  Later, for some reason, I went in one of the sheds that chickens stay in.  I kicked a plastic box.  All of a sudden, rats were running everywhere.  The next night, I grabbed a BB gun and tried to shoot some.  I found it is hard to accomplish this in the dark.  I did have a phone in one hand, but could not aim and shoot with one hand.  I did get a lucky shot, but I think it only grazed or scared it.  It still ran off.  I did manage to catch one in a live trap, but that was luck.  I have to wait a day or so for rat poison.  If they stay, they will multiply.  I can't have them getting into the food or even going after the chickens.  

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