Squirrel_Basher 17,102 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 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 . Didnt take many action shots as i had a pup out and i wanted to watch her !. The pup on a decent rat ! An assortment of terriers and lurchers .We had some long distance bolts which is where the lurchers come in ! Quote Link to post
thebolt 4 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 looked a cracking day well done Quote Link to post
half n' half 8 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 lurchers are a decent asset to any ratting team. Quote Link to post
topshot 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 looks like you had some fun when you got started well done top job Quote Link to post
Squirrel_Basher 17,102 Posted January 14, 2008 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 THe final tally was 331 but should have been double that if 2 sheds were done .Our record of 620 will have to wait !. Quote Link to post
john debbage 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 feck me thats some amout of rats... Quote Link to post
kerryb 103 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Good work and keep it up! Quote Link to post
kvnmcwebn 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 320... .. thats impressive must have been some craic. is your best rat dog black or white or is there much difference? Quote Link to post
stephen58 1 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 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 Quote Link to post
Keeps 403 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Thats an impressive number of rats, you did well, and it looks the dogs enjoyed it too Quote Link to post
poppy1 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 Great day out one hell of a bag good on you mate. Steve Quote Link to post
horse 0 Posted January 14, 2008 Report Share Posted January 14, 2008 greay stuff lads, no time for tea breaks there lads, would love to have been there i bet it was all hands on board,keep it up Quote Link to post
marko 30 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 well done gang cant wack a good days ratting and the bigger dogs do make a great asset to any ratting team just that much quicker and powerful,all good fun. Quote Link to post
dytkos 17,917 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 THe final tally was 331 but should have been double that if 2 sheds were done .Our record of 620 will have to wait !. Thats some extreme ratting, top sport! Cheers, D. Quote Link to post
FOXHUNTER 5,021 Posted January 15, 2008 Report Share Posted January 15, 2008 FD thats a cracking day mate. Bet you cant wait to do the 2nd shed . Quote Link to post
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