Looking for rat hunters, Anglesey

[JennyPenny 0]

We have a rat infestation and are looking for help getting rid of them.  Our neighbour was feeding rats on thier property (!) and built up an impressive population.  When she stopped feeding them they moved into our stable/barn area and there are now too many for my cat to keep up with.  We don't want to use poison because of our cat and Labrador.  Is there anyone around the Anglesey area with a dog or ferret that can help? Not asking for a freebee  - happy to pay.

[low plains drifter 11,003]

Would your cat set about an adult rat?

[leethedog 3,071]

Generally people hunt rats with dogs for free

[lurchers 2,964]

I’ve never seen a adult cat take a adult rat ever,

[TonyT 1,624]

22 minutes ago, lurchers said:

I’ve never seen a adult cat take a adult rat ever,

Next doors cat fetches em back regular 

obviously not seen him catch em mind 

ATB … T

[Aussie Whip 4,277]

17 hours ago, JennyPenny said:

Our neighbour was feeding rats on thier property (!) and built up an impressive population. 

Was his name Willard ?

[lurchers 2,964]

8 hours ago, TonyT said:

Next doors cat fetches em back regular 

obviously not seen him catch em mind 

ATB … T

I don’t think a cat will go through the same pain as a terrier on them mate,I know they will take them up to a certain size.

[JennyPenny 0]

He doesn't really go for small prey.  He does take rats - not seen any massive absolute units - but they arent baby ones.  He can pick off the odd one, but obviously one cat can't take down a serious rat problem, they have a completely different hunting style to dogs, which is why we need a terrier to go crazy on them.

[JennyPenny 0]

Thank you. I don't really use facebook so hadn't thought of that.

[EDDIE B 3,168]

Living next door to Bill Oddie must be a bloody nightmare

[lurchers 2,964]

8 hours ago, EDDIE B said:

Living next door to Bill Oddie must be a bloody nightmare

I remember watching him on the telly feeding them in that mess of a garden he has.The man’s a nutta.

[BenBhoy 4,706]

Might be worth asking on air rifle section too jennypenny, be someone willing to pop them with night vision set up.

https://www.thehuntinglife.com/forums/forum/131-airguns-spring-precharged/

Edited November 6, 2021 by BenBhoy

[L.M XV2 0]

Good evening! I know it's now late 2023. However I have just come across your post. Is it still an issue? I'm located in Bangor. 
Thank you.