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Stoat problem

Having an issue with stoats stealing eggs.
Any suggestions? Have a trap set but they're not falling for it.

Digger
Sunday, February 19th, 2023

PM'd ye, Digger.

Ratcatcher
Sunday, February 19th, 2023

Haven't seen one in many years. Probably as scarce as the rabbits now.

nedzer
Monday, February 20th, 2023

Stoats are a protected species in Ireland.

Martinp
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

Rats will take eggs.

Rattingman
Tuesday, February 21st, 2023

No it's definitely stoats I see them regularly enough. Didn't know they were protected though kinda limits my options.

Digger
Saturday, February 25th, 2023

Set cage traps for rats, and if a stoat accidentally gets caught, release it away from your property.

nedzer
Sunday, February 26th, 2023

That's the plan nedzer,

Digger
Monday, February 27th, 2023


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