Tyla 3,179 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Me and herdwick went back to the same place as last week today. We were only out for a couple of hours and had the same problem as before, there are masses of rats but the warrens are so vast its really hard to get them to bolt and takes alot of digging. There is a picture of a piece of bank that shows how busy the warrens are and the same bank, and warren, goes for hundreds of yards and there are loads of banks all the same! The rats have so many options to retreat from the smoke without bolting that it can get frustrating knowing they are there but we cant get them! Had a good couple of hours anyway, the dogs had to work hard for what they did catch and enjoyed themselves. We ended up with five, a small bag but a well earned one. I was pleased with Ollie, he's learning to mark well from herdwick's experienced bitch. Usually he doesnt get involved too much with the digging and just waits for, and kills, the bolters but this place is making him try harder. He marked, dug to and caught 2 today without letting the others do the work for him so it should encourage him to use his nose more. Here's a few pics Quote Link to post
Tyla 3,179 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 a couple more, note the rats teeth in the last pic. One of the top incisors was broken off and the lower incisor was growing up into the top jaw. Quote Link to post
herdwick 52 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 As you say, its frustrating that with so many rats, the buggers refuse to bolt. Next time we go we ought to kidnap Bill to carry the rat bucket for us!! Thats if Blackstaff cries off again of course Quote Link to post
Tyla 3,179 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 As you say, its frustrating that with so many rats, the buggers refuse to bolt. Next time we go we ought to kidnap Bill to carry the rat bucket for us!! Thats if Blackstaff cries off again of course Next time we go we need another 4 smokers, try and get the sods on the move! Quote Link to post
Rik 49 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 does the land owner have a jcb/digger you can use for a couple of hrs that would be a great help Quote Link to post
Tyla 3,179 Posted March 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 does the land owner have a jcb/digger you can use for a couple of hrs that would be a great help They do but im not sure whether they'd want all the banking dug over. It would be bloody good though, you'd end up with a bumper bag thats for sure! Quote Link to post
Malt 379 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Thanks for sharing Tyla! Quote Link to post
Toka 10 Posted March 13, 2011 Report Share Posted March 13, 2011 Good post there!! atb Quote Link to post
rascal_2005 79 Posted March 14, 2011 Report Share Posted March 14, 2011 at least your getting out at em boyo! Quote Link to post
L and A 2 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Great pics . I love the last couple, he looks so happy with him self. Quote Link to post
blackstaff 488 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 As you say, its frustrating that with so many rats, the buggers refuse to bolt. Next time we go we ought to kidnap Bill to carry the rat bucket for us!! Thats if Blackstaff cries off again of course Prior arrangements already been made mr Herdwick I'm sure if you wanted to come and pick the boy up he'd love to go ratting, rather than being bord indoors !! Fingers crossed i'm not already ' booked ' next time you go Also how come Tyla did the write up if he also took the pics Nice write up and pic bud Quote Link to post
herdwick 52 Posted March 15, 2011 Report Share Posted March 15, 2011 Tyla did the write up because he likes doing it and he does it better than me Hoping to go again on sunday if you and Bill are up for it. The dog bus wouldnt have got there last sunday Would have been fun watching you try tho Quote Link to post
blackstaff 488 Posted March 17, 2011 Report Share Posted March 17, 2011 Already out sunday with the mrs and kids mate so no can do, sorry I've got someone who is eager to go and get their little pat started but obviously up to you, and them if they're free ?? Call me when you get 5 mins and i'll chat with you Quote Link to post
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