I need a good mouser............

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 2:48 pm

I have a mouse

or

maybe - mice............

We use to have 2 cats. In short, 2 cats = no mice, or not for long.

Recently our 18 year old Siamese. Catra, took ill and we had to put her to sleep. At that time I told my daughter, who lives in Columbus, that if she wanted to take her cat, Ruca, now was the time to make the change. I would not let her disrupt the animals we had by her taking Ruca with her at the time she left for college. Now, tho, since we now have 2 more dogs -- dogs that Ruca does not care for living with us and with Catra now in Cat Heaven -- a disruption is naturally there and relocation could be the best thing for her. I'm glad to say Ruca is thriving in Columbus and daughter is happy to have her there.

HOWEVER, I guess I didn't think this through all the way. I now have mice.......

What to do.............

I really don't want to add more animals; we currently have 3 dogs and setting traps sickens my stomach. Is there nothing else I can do?

If I got another cat, I'd want a BIG Maine Coon cat............ Oh yes, yes, yes

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:11 pm

I want a maine coon so bad but they are really, really expensive in the u.k. I've got my name on an "adopters" list of breeders who are looking to rehome retired show cats.

the silvery ones are gorgeous.

Oh yes, mice...um, humane traps?

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:21 pm

booradley wrote:

Oh yes, mice...um, humane traps?

And do what with the mouse?, drive 50 miles and release it?? Bet it'll come back!

BAIT is the only way to go if you don't want another cat.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:27 pm

Flippin hell, I saw the name of this post "I need a good" than I saw your name Snooze, I admit, my mind did wander for a minute.

Anyway, mousers, I have a youngen coming along, she's only about 6 months old, but she is going to be something special, she already has the dog terrorised, and anything remotley fluffy has been shredded long ago. I await the first mouse with some anticipation.

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:27 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Sticky traps are inhumane and although those spring traps usually kill a mouse quickly, they're pretty messy. Poison is out since you have other animals... so what else is there. I strongly recommend getting a cat.

You can get bait that is enclosed, only the mouse can get at it. Pop those behind appliances etc and your pets can't get at the bait.

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:29 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Sticky traps are inhumane and although those spring traps usually kill a mouse quickly, they're pretty messy. Poison is out since you have other animals... so what else is there. I strongly recommend getting a cat.

ah, but you'd recommend everyone gets a cat!

booradley · Post by **booradley** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:31 pm

Betty Boop wrote: And do what with the mouse?, drive 50 miles and release it?? Bet it'll come back!

BAIT is the only way to go if you don't want another cat.

collect lots and donate them to scientific research:p

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:32 pm

booradley wrote: collect lots and donate them to scientific research:p

hehehe :yh_rotfl

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:37 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Can the mice get back out of the trap? Since she's got dogs, if a poisoned mouse died within reach, there's a chance they'd be tempted to eat the fuzzzy little morsel.

Have you smelt a poisoned rat/mouse?? The bait takes a while to actually kill so by the time it dies it stinks, they mostly head outside to die.

Surely if you know you have a mouse in one part of the house, you would just keep your pets out of that area whilst you wait the 7 - 10 days for it to die.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:37 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: And you call me incorrigible?;)

I do, thats why I like you honey!

Post by **Betty Boop** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 3:51 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Oh my god, 7 - 10 days to die? A sticky trap takes less time than that to let them die of dehydration.

Do they actually work though?? I've never seen them or heard of them before.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 4:00 pm

Another one bite the dust. Speaking of dead animals, strangely enough a little bird flew right under my car wheel today, they usually make it don't they? Not this time. :-1

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:37 pm

booradley wrote: I want a maine coon so bad but they are really, really expensive in the u.k. I've got my name on an "adopters" list of breeders who are looking to rehome retired show cats.

the silvery ones are gorgeous.

Oh yes, mice...um, humane traps?

I had no idea about the cost of Coons. I was hoping the Humane Society might have one -- a gal I worked with got one from them -- maybe she was just lucky tho. I believe with so many abandoned cats, I would rather go that route than look to a place which is breeding more. I also feel the non-purebreds are of a better temperment and a sturdier lot that the show ones....... tho I have no actual facts to substantiate this.

Your idea about adopting is a very good one. I need to check that out.

Whatever I do, I need to be able to visit the potential new pet with the current group of dogs (we have 3) so that I don't create a nightmare in this home trying to rid it of the rodent(s).

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:43 pm

Betty Boop wrote: And do what with the mouse?, drive 50 miles and release it?? Bet it'll come back!

BAIT is the only way to go if you don't want another cat.

I believe any mouse that survies the 'play' of the cats and lives, they should be allowed to leave in peace. We have placed their poor exhausted bodies outside and lo and behold - A MIRACLE! They live and run off. Then it is their choice to return or not.................

BAIT I'll have to look into. Aside from the 3 dogs we have a 17-month old in the house.

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:44 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Sticky traps are inhumane and although those spring traps usually kill a mouse quickly, they're pretty messy. Poison is out since you have other animals... so what else is there. I strongly recommend getting a cat.

I agree with your points. Besides, I am a cat person and I miss having one.......

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:46 pm

Betty Boop wrote: You can get bait that is enclosed, only the mouse can get at it. Pop those behind appliances etc and your pets can't get at the bait.
I'll be looking at these. I am so sick of finding mice poop in my kitchen........

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:47 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Can the mice get back out of the trap? Since she's got dogs, if a poisoned mouse died within reach, there's a chance they'd be tempted to eat the fuzzzy little morsel.

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!!

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:48 pm

for heaven's sake, shoot it.

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:50 pm

Betty Boop wrote: Have you smelt a poisoned rat/mouse?? The bait takes a while to actually kill so by the time it dies it stinks, they mostly head outside to die.

Surely if you know you have a mouse in one part of the house, you would just keep your pets out of that area whilst you wait the 7 - 10 days for it to die.
A 7-10 wait will not do at all! All our rooms run together and we have no way of shutting off parts of it unless it is a bedroom or bathroom and having something dead laying around is even more disgusting than having a rodent in the kitchen. I never thought about a mice problem when I allowed Ruca to leave -- I want her back!!!!!!

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:56 pm

Far Rider wrote: yep! Call your closest rat terrier society and see if there are any mousers available to get your mice under control! somefolks might want to come over and do the mousing for you just for fun!

My Little Missy would eat them for fun, and once she has the scent she wont give up till she gets them! Shes awesome!

Is a rat terrier like a Jack Russell?

lady cop · Post by **lady cop** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 5:59 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: LC, you are such a Barney Fife.:rolleyes:but barney only had ONE bullet. LOL

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 6:00 pm

lady cop wrote: for heaven's sake, shoot it.
:yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 6:55 pm

Looking at the pet photos I see that Annie Mouse has a pet snake that eats rats -- maybe if she lived closer she could take her pet on a field trip to my house to roust the the mice just for the exercise..........

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:04 pm

Far Rider wrote: Very much like them, but the body size is thinner and they are breed with a beagle/foxterrier/manchester terrier.

This one look very much like my little missy! This is the most awesome and smart dog Ive ever had!

A very handsome animal and it doesn't look like it is a hyper type personality - correct?

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:47 pm

Dead mouse has finally been removed from my classroom! It took 3 days! We had to remove ourselves for 2 days from the room-back to work tomorrow-but no odor de mouse.....................

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 7:56 pm

chonsigirl wrote: Dead mouse has finally been removed from my classroom! It took 3 days! We had to remove ourselves for 2 days from the room-back to work tomorrow-but no odor de mouse.....................

Glad to hear you are rid of the rodent!

With your current experience, what suggested solution do you think will work best for me?

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Thu Dec 01, 2005 8:03 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: Isn't asking a bunny how to kill a mouse sort of like fratricide?
The bunny could very well be another David.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 3:35 am

If you can pin the little b*stards down, a staple gun to the head is both quick and merciful in my estimation. I did try and nail a black rat with a baseball bat in my old kitchen in Dublin one balmy summer night after a few drinks, it was great fun, but the rat out-foxed me, and my girlfriend was not impressed with the destruction of our fancy pants kitchen. "But he was a major player in the rat world, and I nearly got him" I protested, "ach ye gobshite" she retorted (she was a scot), "why did ye need to smash the spice rack on the wall, and the ceiling lights in the fight", "he was kind of a tricky customer" I added weakly, "what, did he have a jet pack, ye Irish loo-la, and how come ye managed to smash everything we have except for that bottle of whiskey on the counter?","even the rat wouldn't use the whiskey as a cover woman!" i retorted, "even rats have standards". She was unimpressed with my macho antics, and claimed that the rat and I were in cahoots in an effort to **** her off. Happily, I did manage to nail the little bollix with a brick in the back garden several days later. She regained her confidence in my manhood and the insurance money covered the damage, all in all, a happy ending. :wah:

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 5:38 am

SnoozeControl wrote: Isn't asking a bunny how to kill a mouse sort of like fratricide?
Ha-ha.....The poor janitor had to dispose of the deceased relative.

Poor 2nd cousin twice removed Phinneas.....................

But I can breathe again in the classroom!

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 10:58 am

By phone, I was informed that the electronic do-dads that you plug in the wall really do work and keep all little critters out of the house. This sounds good to me cause then no one have to handle a mouse corpse, so I am going to check this out at the hardware store and will let you know what I've found out

Has anyone else had any first hand knowledge of this do-dad?

SOJOURNER · Post by **SOJOURNER** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 11:56 am

:yh_blush :yh_rotfl :yh_rotfl SnoozeControl wrote: Sorry, the only electronic dodad I'm familiar with vibrates.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:07 pm

SnoozeControl wrote: LMAO, you are such a goof! Seriously, think of taking up writing.

Thanks Snooze, but that really did happen, I'm not making it up, though the dialog might not be exactly right, it was years ago, but its fairly close, she always called me an Irish Loo-la, and the rat definetly didn;t drink the whiskey, f he had, he wouldn't have died so easily let me tell you!. :wah:

CountryDweller · Post by **CountryDweller** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 1:55 pm

SOJOURNER wrote: By phone, I was informed that the electronic do-dads that you plug in the wall really do work and keep all little critters out of the house. This sounds good to me cause then no one have to handle a mouse corpse, so I am going to check this out at the hardware store and will let you know what I've found out

Has anyone else had any first hand knowledge of this do-dad?

Yes, I've heard of these...matter of fact I bought one and placed it underneath my mother's house in the crawl space. No mice and no more skunks are going under her house. I can't remember the exact name of it but it's like, ultrasonic rodent repeller. A hardware store or mail order catalogs carry them.

One thing when using these...don't use them if you have pet mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, etc., because they create stress on their bodies.

chonsigirl · Post by **chonsigirl** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:02 pm

Oh, I will remember that.......................and I think technically, wabbits aren't rodents, they're lagomorphs...................:wah:

Really!

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Fri Dec 02, 2005 2:06 pm

I prefer killin em to be honest, and as unpleasantly as possible, I call it pay back for the black death, and yeah it was mostly the rats, but I think the rabbits were in on it too, litte f*ckers. :wah: