They're back! I keep finding rats around the chicken and rabbits. I did use an electronic trap. It worked great. The second time I used it was a failure. The bait even disappeared. I don't know how that happened. I can't test the shock plate. Maybe I can use an voltage tester. The next area I searched was one of the coop buildings. I kicked an area where they hide and up the wall one ran. I had my bb gun ready. It went toward the roof and walked over me. I guess they do not know how much of a target they present. I shot. It did not move for a second. They it kept running. I shot again. I know I hit it because when it made it to the ground, it's back legs were not working. I tried to put it out of it's misery, but it managed to escape. In it's weakened condition, I feel the rats will finish the job if it does not just die. I want to use poison, but there are too many animals that would be hurt by it. Last year, I found a dead owl. I know I did not kill it. I have only used poison in the house and they died in the ceiling and walls. It did not have any signs of trauma. Be careful using poisons outside. Wildlife can be affected!
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