Back at the rats.

[Moll. 1,769]

Last February we had only one day on the rats, the shock came that the land was to be sold off, the gamekeeper out of a job. Although it was really sad we would not to see that kind of ratting again, i had to keep my cup half full and just count myself lucky to have been part of it, to see that amount of rats is rare and a massive priviledge, and i had only been part of it all thanks to Bulter from here

 

So when i got a telephone call to say Butler has been contacted and ratters were needed back there...and could i go, Mmmmm let me see

I nearly wet my knickers with excitement

 

So it was Bultler, Neil who kindly invited us, Martin, Danny, Millet. And my future husband young Ethan (Son of my future father-in-law Bultler) and myself with out dogs in tow, the youngest 6mths and the eldest 14yrs.

 

The lurchers were a huge miss today, and their absence tinged the day with sadness, we are 3 lurchers and one terrier down this time.

RIP, Jazz, Cilla and little Willow, all seasoned ratters who loved it and were dearly missed, they all died last year.

And get well soon Rude boy who is still in the vets.

 

Boo tried his best to step up and fill the gap, but he is neither tall enough to see them in the cover as the lurchers did, nor is he that bothered really but he did not shame me too much and accounted for a few.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There were some new faces today, a lovely Jacky, and a border...granddaughter of Willow.

 

 

 

 

Plus Peters new pup, who had an absolutely smashing day running around with dead rats as only pups can, she was VERY keen though, once she chased and bit her first she was the most focused of any pup i have seen on a ratting day.

 

 

 

 

 

And another newbie. Bet you have never seen a miniature daschund dug too....well you have now

 

 

Satan has balls of steel not afraid of anything or anyone, and got stuck in the whole time..

 

 

 

Peaches oop's sorry meant SATAN again

 

 

 

Some sneaky half grown youngsters making a bid for freedom, whilst Keepa was doing her breathing out of her arse impression..

 

 

 

Some of the men accounted for a fair few under foot.

 

 

 

And some didnt

 

 

 

The best of the rest.................

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

We had to end prematurely after only 4 hours, it must have been an easy -15 degrees with the wind chill and the snow started, we knew it was forcast to be heavy and as i had a 2.5 hour drive home and the lads a 1.5 we thought better safe than sorry.

 

Grahame the previous keeper and his lovely wife Fern were a huge miss today, Grahame with his sense of humour and patience, and Fern with her after ratting tea and cake back at the house. The older i get, the more i hate change.

 

 

 

EOD shot...61 rats, not the usual 2-3 hundred we normally get on the first day of the season, but still a respectable number considering the conditions, and the fact Neil is doing too good a job controlling the rats with traps and bait. The lads did a great job breaking through the ground which was like bell metal in most places.

 

 

 

I can never thank you all enough from myself and my dogs for the invite's. One day when i win the lottery you will be my full time rat managers

Thank you.x.

[lost scouse 46]

as always moll good write up and photo,s how many rats did satan account for Degsy

[derbylad1 293]

brilliant pics moll......looks a fantastic session. See my little sweetheart was doing the business again.

[ArchieHood 3,692]

Enjoyable read that Moll,and some excellent pictures.Look forward to hearing how Satan progresses.

[thee undertaker 78]

smashing pics an cracking pack of mutts you have there atb . . .

[Coyotehunter 689]

Some of the best pics I've seen in a while and some of the funniest, the one of the rat coming strait for you with the Dachsy behind is classic

[just jack 997]

mint Moll

[dymented 2,220]

absolutely cracking stuff moll

[Simoman 110]

Usual quality pics and write up, can't beat a bit of ratting, very underated. And Butler is a good lad, still owes me a sparkling water...........

[matthews 88 77]

craking photos lad that bull whippet is a fine dog. atb

[Moll. 1,769]

brilliant pics moll......looks a fantastic session. See my little sweetheart was doing the business again.

 

Your darling was the usual 'bull in a china shop'...paying for it now though.

 

[derbylad1 293]

i shouldn't laugh really...but its her way. no one will stop "THE TANK!!!"

[Moll. 1,769]

as always moll good write up and photo,s how many rats did satan account for Degsy

She accounted for one, and helped with a good few others

 

Believe it or not she had to be put away in the car, she has a habit of scenting up, going away and off to ground, she is so small she can get in rabbit holes

[gnipper 5,945]

Looks a brilliant day moll, makes my dozen look a bit naff. Our cover crops just dont seem to hold as many but a dozen a day will do me and keep these nutters quiet . I'm gonna have to get another border when i find some at a fair price.

[Moll. 1,769]

i shouldn't laugh really...but its her way. no one will stop "THE TANK!!!"

 

Just one brief love affair and you know her so well

 

Her own worst enemy, poor lass.