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We were asked to make ourselves available for a days ratting on a chicken farm near me .We have done this type of ratting before but never been there when they winch the organic shed onto new ground We turned up at 8 am ,expecting things to go according to plan but some bits were missing from the winching kit so the contactor had to go in search for these Eventually they got going at 1.30 ? Two big sheds were the target but i knew this was now impossible as we would be beaten by the light.The first shed was eventually winched forward and a few rats bolted as it moved .After they had moved it off the dung area we got to work ,digging over the dung in the centre of the shed area .Sport was now fast and furious ,with many rats stuffed up the ends of single tubes .We had to block them off to allow the dogs to clear large bolts as the farmer expressed wishes that 'non shall get away '.To our knowledge ,we lost non either .Finished in the dark .

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Didnt take many action shots as i had a pup out and i wanted to watch her !.

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The pup on a decent rat !

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An assortment of terriers and lurchers .We had some long distance bolts which is where the lurchers come in !

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Hi Foxdropper well done absolutely brilliant!! hope the dogs have not been bitten to much by the rats?? how big were the chicken sheds?? (3rd photo) has really got me thinking for I;ve got a contract for a large poultry unit in Sussex as to how many rats they have got!!!! I bet the stench of Ammonia was over whelming !!! bet it made your eyes water !!! let alone the dogs !! looking forward to episode 2(plus photo;s) hope you beat your record and the dogs are up for round two!!! I bet you have got one happy farmer! (makes a change for once ! hehehe !) best regards Steve

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