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Catching Mink
I'm just wondering would a rat cage trap be good enough to catch a mink or what's the difference between the two traps bar one being a bit bigger
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
It'd depend on the type of rat cage. And, clearly, the size of the mink, in comparison.
What ye looking at?
Wednesday, June 28th, 2023
There's a semicircular rat trap for sale on sites like screwfix would that be big enough?Have seen mink near my area and want to take precautions.
Friday, June 30th, 2023
That's what we used to know as the " Monarch " trap, GR. I've seen them rammed full of *young* rats. Never actually known one to catch an adult. No way I can see a mink getting caught in one.
Might I ask why ye don't just buy a Mink trap, being as ye appear to be starting from scratch? Even better? Make a few?
https://pest-contol-papers.boards.net/thread/5/mink-cage
Friday, June 30th, 2023
Just buy a good quality mink cage trap off here. It will last a lifetime if minded, and a necessity, if your keeping poultry.
Friday, June 30th, 2023
Thanks Ratcatcher for your advice and Nedzer,will do that ,what bait do you recommend
Saturday, July 1st, 2023
" what bait do you recommend? "
Most amateurs just use sardines. Personally, I used more specialised stuff. Winterised Fish Oil is a lot cheaper than a tin of Centra's finest. I also imported specific Gland Lures, from US. Guaranteed to break the ice at parties! LOL!
Saturday, July 1st, 2023
I use fish heads, or sardines in oil, during the winter. In warm weather like this, your better off using a few feathers, with a squirt of fish oil in the back of the trap.
I've heard smoked kippers are good during the summer too, but never tried them personally.
Saturday, July 1st, 2023
Got done by a mink many ,many moons ago ,about 25 years and was wiped,moved house now and saw one cross the road in front of me a couple of km away and not giving him the same invitation.
Sunday, July 2nd, 2023