Just great - get the rats under control and my barely English speaking neighbors appear to have bought about a dozen young chickens which they let free roam. Free roam into my yard causing my dog to go crazy.  Not even mentioning all the noise they make. I grew up with chickens so I also know what to expect when the roosters get a little older

I'm sure there are laws against chickens in town but it'd be tough to prove somebody owns them.

Might get more use out of the pellet gun after all.

I have the same problem at my parents' house.

Winner,winner.....chicken dinner

I have a hard time imagining there are laws protecting feral chickens on your property.

Got feral chickens running in my family's back yard too.
Pilai... roosters, only let hens roam. No nightly or early morning wake up calls.
Love game birds but not at my house...
My daughter when she was young alway wanted one of Macs baby chicks. Used to love and feed chickens at the range.
Lucky got cool neighbors that put up alot... already had a feral pig, & baby goat. Gave little "Billy the Kid" to Henry (WGS). Lol
Bet Billy didn't last too long. Noisy little fella. Looking into buying a Beeman P1 .177 pistol, to many mongoose killing francolins at work.
Robble are P1 any good?
 

For a mongoose you might want a .22 cal.  .177  will kill instant with a well placed head shot but the .22 has much better kill power for lessor shots.

Trapped 75
Shot 93
Total   168

As suddenly as they appeared the chickens have disappeared.
I had nothing to do with it.

+1 shot
Trap 75
Shot 94
Total 169


Edit: +2 Saturday night


Total 171

The PC way would to feed them contraceptives.
I am sure that if you were to contact one of our illustrious national representatives that they could put you in touch with the right organization.

The PC way would to feed them contraceptives.
I am sure that if you were to contact one of our illustrious national representatives that they could put you in touch with the right organization.

I am sorry... you were speaking of RATS.  I do not think you will get any help in diminishing the numbers of rats, as they are important constituents.

The PC way would to feed them contraceptives.
I am sure that if you were to contact one of our illustrious national representatives that they could put you in touch with the right organization.

LoL - that is actually a good idea. No poisons yet they go away...
Not as fun as shooting but probably more effective.   I remember New York trying that out a few years ago.  Never heard the results though.

+1 last night (7/5)
172 total


Edit  -1:15 am 7/7/15
+1
173 total

edit again 2am
+2

175 total

Not a bad night for nowadays.  Seldon even see 1 at all much less 3 with clear shots.  Got one last night (first one in this post)

Edit: +2 last night (Friday 7/10/15) total 177

Also the neighbors have chickens again.  WTF??

Just walking my dog along the sidewalk by the apartments where the trash pile that is the mothership for the rats in my area us.

 Someone from the balcony of one of the units was calling out "hey nice dog". I said "thanks!" and started moving again.

"Hey come" he said as he starts coming down the stairs.

I walk over near the stairs.

"You still got that rifle?"

Uh oh.. This is the guy that got on my case that night. 

"Yes"

"Can you come back and shoot the rats?   My granddaughter plays down there. I been looking since then and I can't believe there are so many!"

"Yup!"

He then goes on talking with me for 5-10 minutes.  Says he sorry he got on my case and he didn't realize the rat problem was as bad as it is.  He actually thanked me and shook my hand. He let me know which unit he lives in so I can tell him if I'm gonna be shooting (he wants to watch).  He was a much nicer guy today than a few months ago.

AND my wife is going on a few day trip fairly soon so I can hunt at will without her getting upset.   I'll probably take some vacation during that time too.

Kind of major update. Just walking my dog along The apartments that has the trash pile that is the mothership for the rats in my area.
 Someone from the balcony of one of the units was calling out "hey nice dog". I said "thanks!" and started moving again.
"Hey come" he said as he starts coming down the stairs.

"You still got you rifle?"

Uh oh.. By his the guy that got on my case that night. 

"Yes"

"Can you come back and shoot the rats?   My granddaughter plays down there. I been looking since then and I can't believe there are so many!"

"Yup"

AND my wife is going on a few day trip fairly soon so I can hunt at will.

2A rat hunt?
My Benji is ready

2A rat hunt?
My Benji is ready

Got a ldc? Sure! No? Can use my .177

Also I edited the last post with a bit more what happened. Didn't have much time when I first wrote it.


Edit +1 just now  ~11:15pm

178

yes, have lead dust collector

Howzit Rob

Are you spotlighting or using night vision for the rats? Just wondering because you mentioned apartments etc? I have a .25 cal marauder with a viper nite site that we use for rats although it may be too loud for a crowded area like yours.

Have you been getting any at the rubbish pile?

Good Huntin'

Howzit Rob

Are you spotlighting or using night vision for the rats? Just wondering because you mentioned apartments etc? I have a .25 cal marauder with a viper nite site that we use for rats although it may be too loud for a crowded area like yours.

Have you been getting any at the rubbish pile?

Good Huntin'

If you haven't already, you might read the thread from the beginning when you have 2-3 hours free.   I think there are several who'd say its worth your time.

I have a very nice IR night setup - I'd be interested in seeing how it compares to your viper.  Which gen is it?  I'd want at least gen 2+ but that's a bit out of my price range.  At 50 yards or less I'd bet my IR does close to a gen2.  What I'd really love is a thermal scope but thats WAY outta budget.

I have 3 pellet rifles - a co2 .177 Umarex that was my main gun for a few months (after having tried a couple of VERY loud break barrel rifles) that is my quietest.

I then got a .25 marauder that is extreme overkill but if I slow it down to under 450fps (still overkill) it's pretty quiet.

Now my main gun is a .22 Marauder pistol with the carbine stock on it.  I run it about 500fps and the pellet strike even into rat flesh is louder than the gun itself. 

All 3 have professionally built LDCs.

I haven't went to the trash pile yet since given permission. I'll probably wait until my woman goes on her trip in a couple weeks.

And oh yea, the reason I just logged in is to post:

+3 tonight!

181 total

Here is short video (8seconds)

Here is short video (8seconds)

Rats! Thas a lot of rats!

Wife said she saw a rat outside.  I grabbed my Tavor.  She was not impressed.

Damn that's a lot of rats. What you been feeding them?