lllluke1 329 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 Got a little problem with Rats. I've got a couple of live rabbit traps with half inch square mesh. Would these be suitable for rats or is the mesh to big? Thanks Luke Quote Link to post
Matt 160 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 It depends partly on the door mechanism. Why bother trying to cage trap them? With break back traps priced at just a couple of quid each, they are a much better option Quote Link to post
lllluke1 329 Posted February 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 They are on a farm my daughter lives on and not allowed to use killing traps or snares, only live traps or an air rifle. The door is solid which drops down on a hinge from the inside when the plate is pushed down and a bar drops to keep door closed Quote Link to post
Matt 160 Posted February 18, 2015 Report Share Posted February 18, 2015 They are on a farm my daughter lives on and not allowed to use killing traps or snares, only live traps or an air rifle. The door is solid which drops down on a hinge from the inside when the plate is pushed down and a bar drops to keep door closed In which case you need to educate whatever idiot has decreed that only live traps can be used To my mind, there's nothing crueller than confining a wild animal (even a rat) in a cage when you could dispatch it safely and efficiently with a simple break back trap that's been safely set up. Quote Link to post
bryn27 89 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 They are on a farm my daughter lives on and not allowed to use killing traps or snares, only live traps or an air rifle. The door is solid which drops down on a hinge from the inside when the plate is pushed down and a bar drops to keep door closed Live traps just aint right. for pests. Quote Link to post
EDDIE B 3,162 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 (edited) They are on a farm my daughter lives on and not allowed to use killing traps or snares, only live traps or an air rifle. The door is solid which drops down on a hinge from the inside when the plate is pushed down and a bar drops to keep door closedThe rabbit trap is far from ideal, but should work if the pan is light enough! Question is, have you a means of propper dispatch when you do catch? Edited February 19, 2015 by EDDIE B Quote Link to post
shropshire mole 190 Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 live catch squirel traps work, but defo need air rifle for quick dispatch Quote Link to post
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