RAT INFESTATION • They're attacking the chickens

Large rat infestation and they're attacking the chickens. Pulling out their feathers and killing the young ones.
I'll be shooting rats in these chicken coops tonight.
Running my FX Impact M3 600mm barrel air rifle in 22cal with 15.89gr Hades pellets turned down to 650fps to mitigate any damage to the infrastructure.
My thermal scope is a Pulsar Thermion2 Pro XP50 LRF and I'm shooting off a Bexin ST424C tripod with Sirui K30x ball head to area swiss rail.
Quite a challenging task especially at very close ranges.
Squeezing pellets through small gaps in the wire mesh to making an ethical kill shot on the rats. All whilst avoiding the chickens.
Approximately 80 rats were culled over a period of 3 hours, hopefully sorting out the the issues they were having. Definitely a few carcasses for the property owner to collect in the morning.
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Thanks for watching and don't forget to say G'DAY. 👊

[@gerardhogan3]

I'm convinced I'm friggin weird. This is just so satisfying watching this that I'm simply mesmerized by it all. Plus the fact you got to be one damn good shooter. I simply just admire your skill. 😅

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. I'm a bit the same. 😅

[@brettstewart8765]

​@@RJMHuntingAustralia ain't we all, top job mate cheers Yogi 👍

[@chrisgilbert2152]

Oh lord, if youre weird, im driving the WEIRD BUS!!

[@RTC057]

No not weird at all, those that don't understand the necessity are the ones that are weird and they are taking over every frigging think. Channels like this are the last ties with being normal, feeling normal and acting normal.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

🤣

[@Dani-it5sy]

Always funny when you are using a highly effective way of dealing with a problem and someone starts asking why you don't use a different method 😄

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. I know right. Drives me nuts. 🤦‍♂️

[@JHruby]

Property owner is lucky to have you available or it would be game over for the poor chickens. Rat populations never go down on their own unless rampant disease takes over and then you have an even worse problem. Nice work, that air rifle is incredible.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Appreciate that mate. Thankyou 👍

[@EastBayFlipper]

​@@RJMHuntingAustralia if you get your hands on a semiautomatic like the Leshey 2 those rats are really not going to like you 🍻👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Absolutely 👌

[@Giacobbo88]

What equipment do you use? Thanks

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

@Giacobbo88 it's all listed in the video description mate 👍

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

that thermal sniping footage was freakin sick! plink plink plink!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👍

[@SonOfRamenEgg]

The chickens are thinking their prayers to the chicken god are being answered!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Yeah maybe. 🤣

[@benderisgreat95able]

They are. ;p

[@louisebrown4622]

✔️

[@H.J.U.49]

Great shooting. In my view, this culling is the most humane when it comes to getting rid of rat plague. Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us!😊😊😊

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

It's a great control method, especially when all else fails mate. 👊

[@damienmilk3025]

We have had problems with rats in the chook pens, and you are right. They have learned not to take baits or traps. Great shooting.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Damien 👊

[@PaulyDDownunder]

Great shots through the meshing brother. Mate, I just can’t get over how many of the little bastards just kept on coming. Anyway, Thanks again for another great video.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Great trigger time when there's that many about buddy. 👌

[@PaulyDDownunder]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia Turns the old adage of, Shooting fish in a barrel. To, Shooting Rats in a Henhouse. 🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

@@PaulyDDownunder haha. Very true 👍

[@darrenbaldock2370]

So satisfying watching you getting rid of these pests. Poor chickens having to put up with those rats night after night Good job mate

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. Hopefully got them sorted out now.

[@mixedmartialnutrition1746]

i love how all the chickens dont even give a f lol they just chill there as u take care of the pests

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

The benefits of a stealthy rig. Thermal combined with a suppressed down tuned air rifle. 👌

[@ninjapants7688]

9:05 "My pet rat can do a neat trick where he does a double flip. Pay attention cos' he can only do it once"

[@vm360fly]

I love how you do not go cheap on the ammo and double tap them when unsure of their death. Mercy kills are the right thing to do. These little bastards are such a pain, but they're smart.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Correct on all accounts mate. I don't care for rats but I wouldn't let any animal unnecessarily suffer.

[@thairatcatcher]

And another one gone, another one gone, another one bites the dust. 😮😅

[@Rexxyann258]

You brought back memories for me as my partner and myself would sing this song when the lurchers got a rabbit or hare 😁

[@overlander123]

Using bait can be problematic, secondary poisoning can and does occur, especially in raptors. Shooting is the best option along with small live traps. Nice shooting.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou mate 👍

[@christianmclean3331]

What can i say appart from WOW WOW WOW.🐁🐀 OUTSTANDING SHOOTING , AMAZING GRAPHICS. Thankyou.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@medwynvermin8772]

Good to see that you got the speed loader sorted. Man that is a very target rich location. Love the thermal when the target just goes poof and there is evidence of impact everywhere.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Was out on them again last night. Brand new thermal scope with even clearer image. Will have the video up in a week or 2. 😎

[@PepeSnow]

As i was watching and saw that rats head sticking out the mesh hole , i shouted go on mate get that cocky little Ba*@#**d , the you slapped him with one 🤩. Great video as always 100% .

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. Thanks mate 👊

[@waynetomkins5584]

Love your work Rod, definitely a thumbs up mate.👍😎

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated Wayne. Thanks mate 👊

[@scottmods_]

That therapeutic ping noise.. Great shooting!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

That pop on impact. 👌

[@terryashley4674]

That was some good shooting.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou Sir 👊

[@David-si9pi]

This brings a smile to my face and I could watch this all day.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. 👊

[@noelmcgregor8126]

Ahhhh Legend! Your da man for ALL Occasion's! Cheer's!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@tonyv8925]

THAT is alot of rats! Good job reducing their numbers.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Tony 👊

[@chrisgilbert2152]

YOU GOT PAID TO HAVE THAT MUCH FUN!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lucky I'm pretty good at it. 👌

[@roberttaylor139]

Brilliant as usual RJ, can't wait for the next one👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate 👊

[@rodneywright2892]

Great video namesake, some chunky rats there, BUT, NO G,Days. The trademark of your videos, youre mellowing!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Been saving them up for a special occasion 😅

[@rodneywright2892]

Mellowing was the wrong word, Im thinkin "unsociable!"

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Pmsl 🤣

[@WGTNmarineLife]

The chickens are remarkably calm considering rats are being murdered all around them 🤣🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

That's the benefit of a suppressed air rifle and thermal mate 👍

[@haydenneal1959]

Great video mate , you have the best job haha 👌

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. 👊

[@sharonwylie1104]

That gap was no more than a bees knacker 👍awesome shot Rodney

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. 😅 👊

[@wesleysabin4078]

Great showing 👌

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@poepiebuitendijk3988]

And the chooks sleep away😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

The suppressed air rifle doesn't seem to bother them in the slightest 🤷‍♂️

[@kevdimo6459]

By the geez that looks like a lotta fun Rod! It’s got to be the best way to control the varmints. 😂😅

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Seems to be quite effective Kev and very ethical. 👊

[@michael-fb7ps]

Great shooting mate the air rifle is a weapon few less rats there now good stuff

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Incredibly accurate little rifle mate 👌

[@rickjason215]

That is an accurate air rifle.

[@davidhandyman7571]

Shooting through multiple layers of mesh and getting good hits! I'm impressed.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks David. The accuracy and reliability of these air rifles is amazing 👌

[@letsdiy6938]

They are frickin huge! Alot of good chicken food.

[@truebluekit]

Geez... that is an inordinate amount of effort to protect just a few (though very precious) chickens.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Pests need to be managed and controlled mate

[@joelaw5207]

stroof, we gonna have to break out the .22 airgun

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. Total overkill 😅 Does the job though

[@gregdavey4897]

Absolutely awesome, great set up 👊! Well done 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@stephenbaker7786]

Surgical precision. Nice

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👍

[@my1956effie]

Great work. 👍👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks 👊

[@kazwilson425]

Some of those rats looked darned big. Fantastic shooting and not as easy as some would think.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Was a bit tricky but I do like a challenge 😅

[@giogio4833]

And they just keep coming ...good work💪💪💪

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Cheers mate 👊

[@johnsheehan4184]

Fine shooting 👍seemed to be more rats than poultry on that place

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Very true. But not anymore. 👌

[@mr.e.2175]

Nice shootin Tex.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks buddy 👊

[@David-si9pi]

Lol, it's payback time rats lolololol.

[@karloz83]

Ha when you said you where heading out to deal with a rat infestation, I thought you must have been headed to Canberra Perfect shooting shot placement and euthanasia. It’s great to see someone that is in tune with their gun and shoots fast clean and controlled. Thanks for the videos

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. Too many rats down there mate. Thanks 👊

[@SunnieSnell]

But cullable

[@murdoch451]

Not an easy one, well done. David UK.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks David. Always keen for a bit of a challenge. 👌

[@robertmoyse4414]

I like watching your shooting because it is about as ethical as it is possible to be. I used to keep rats as pets. Individually they are surprisingly vulnerable and prone to all sorts of illnesses but their collective resilience is amazing. It is partly because they learn so fast, but mainly because they can breed so prolifically so young. If someone could develop a poison that stopped their reproduction capacity but didn’t make them feel sick they might not learn from it. Some chickens will kill and eat rats. It depends on the chook and its circumstances.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Appreciate the information Robert. They certainly learn very quickly. 👌

[@davewilliammee6684]

Every time a rat springs a leak it reminds me of the gas station scene in The Jerk with Steve Martin when he says "These cans are defective".

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

😅

[@gregwade6719]

As always..love ur work Rod 👍

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Greg 👊

[@donalfinn4205]

Well done!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👊

[@victorbitter583]

Shootin Tex. I thought you were going to go between the door and frame there for a tic. G'Day!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. I was considering that shot but thought better of it. 🤣🤦‍♂️

[@blooddy4]

That scope is sick ...

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks

[@needwindinmysails6349]

And we even got a splatter rat, Cheers

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Lol. Thanks mate 👊

[@clintt4754]

Great job 👍. Splatterat would be a great name for a band 🤣

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Maybe that's what I should have called the video. 👌

[@Tom-np3en]

Just love your videos

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Appreciate that mate 👍

[@MickAngelhere]

I used to breed budgies and built the aviary myself , sealed it tight and the rats still managed to squeeze the wire mesh

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Near impossible to keep the buggers out mate. 🤦‍♂️

[@MickAngelhere]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia I once saw a massive rat flatten his body and squeeze through the very thin gap between the door and the floor, nothing can stop the buggers

[@janvanassen7358]

Cool 😀😀😀

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks 👊

[@kelvinholifield762]

This is so knarly!!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks

[@wozzatherockdog1778]

Don’t wanna get the chickens 🐓 and the rats 🐀 mixed up when Colonel Sanders comes to collect 😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Not too keen on any KFR mate. 🤣

[@wozzatherockdog1778]

@@RJMHuntingAustralia the secret won’t be in the herbs & spices 😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

🤦‍♂️

[@richardharker2775]

I hate rats and watching this is sooooo satisfying and yes! they quickly learn, and teach other rats the dangers of poison and traps.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate

[@EastBayFlipper]

😂😅looks like the rats sent in sappers because they're all attacking the pens😹

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

😅

[@mickythefish4535]

So satisfying watching them cop their right whack.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Even more satisfying pulling the trigger. 👌

[@nothing-dk4dc]

Ethical and amazing shots, good job there mate.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@blyndrotor]

I wish I had this gear and skills. I bought my house 20 months ago and the rundown place next door had the squatters (referred to as the devils rejects, facial tatts & all) kicked out 4 months later. Then the rats came, dogs have no chance (Australian and french bulldogs) cause you cant vatch a ninja with a tank. Took up residence in my floors ceiling & classic 1986 Rx7 Turbo, trashed the interior, built a nest behind the drivers taillight. Interior was up for a refresh now it's up for a full rebuild.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

That's bloody terrible mate.

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

Great fun and good shooting, I thought the high dive with the backward somersaults went really well.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Acrobatic when they cop one in the head 😮😅

[@JohnWilliams-iw6oq]

🤣@@RJMHuntingAustralia

[@MrMmmmmmmmmmmatt]

9.8/10 for the micky flip at 9:05, great work 🙌

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I definitely gave that one a 10. 😅

[@justme.9711]

Brilliant, non-poisonous active solution and you know how many you get. Also it has an instant effect, your not waiting to see if the numbers drop over a period of time, you can count the number taken out of the zone as you remove the bodies the next morning.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Spot on mate. 👊

[@MrZiffos]

Excellent video and shooting as always - thanks

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

My pleasure mate 👍

[@kurtgast2540]

Great job, seems difficult to aim between the wires of the mesh. I would be afraid, that a pellet might be deflected by the mesh and cause undesired havoc

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Definitely challenging, the right shot angle and an accurate air rifle is a must

[@davidstrother496]

Brilliant shooting mate. I do like the thermal scope, simply because of splatter rat effect, and seeing the pellet strike mark as the rat falls. Cheers from Texas.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

The ol splatter shows just how effective these little pellets are even when they're travelling so slow.

[@martyk7914]

Good work Rodney. Best way to get rid of them quickly and cleanly. They won't eat poison baits when there is that much good chook tucker around.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Spot on Marty. 👊

[@darylstorer3369]

Another top job cobber.🤠

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@gazzathomas1423]

Way to go Rod

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Gaz

[@fsballer]

It’s the ping sound for me ❤

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

😅👌

[@user-hv3uy5eg6k]

Great shooting through that wire as well.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👊

[@dannylacey2200]

Good shooting up there with the ratbuster ,good shooting .

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Danny 👌

[@mfromaustralia1]

Great shooting ! They need to bring in a tractor with a loader and lift all the cages and lay metal gauze under the chicken coups.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

They do have concrete floors in some of the coops but the buggers still manage to climb up and get through the smallest of gaps. The occasional shoot will hopefully keep them in check.

[@derekedgley5074]

Perfect execution

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks

[@deandewey5584]

Great work as always Rod. Cannot believe how many rats were running riot through that chicken house. Hopefully your efforts reduced their numbers. Least you had a satisfying night.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

I'd say it will take them a while for the numbers to build back up. 😉

[@8marcrara11]

G’day..good job.. top Stuff

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thankyou mate 👍

[@karlschigg1811]

Great footage and clean perfect shots👍 thanks for sharing. Greetings from Germany 😊

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Appreciate that mate. Thankyou 👊

[@fernandobautista3200]

Good day!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

You too!

[@SPC234]

Cracking work threading pellets through the wire

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👊

[@stevesutton6093]

Love your work!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks Steve 👊

[@williamhill9432]

Great shooting. Love your videos!!

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated mate. Thanks 👊

[@frenrulkens2433]

Some rats jump for pure joy.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

The joy of getting shot in the head at 650fps 🤦‍♂️

[@RGF56]

Good work. I did wonder the range . Quick tally 55 with 57 shots . One took a mercy shot 😂

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate. From 3m to 20m

[@williamgargoyle9721]

Very good I must say.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate 👊

[@michaeldowd8422]

Nice shooting.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks mate

[@helennethers9777]

Reminds me of Super Mario when they jump up

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Circus rats. I was tempted to yell out 'Parkour' on several occasions 😅

[@chikowhitey]

great video mate, thanks for sharing

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

No problem at all buddy 👍

[@Starman2319]

This ought to start a new phrase: Like shooting rats in a chook pen. Great job mate. Undoubtedly great fun and very rewarding. Greetings from the UK. Stay safe.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks champion 👊

[@johnhiggs4724]

Nice video and even better shooting. Well done.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated John. Thanks mate 👊

[@michaelcauser474]

That was like watching fish in a barrel. That said though, excellent markmanship. Keep up the great work Sir.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Much appreciated Michael. Thanks mate 👊

[@toneault7499]

THEY MUST BE THE AUSEY HIGH DIVE DEAM... LOL YOU SHURE TEACH THE WELL...

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Haha. Circus rats. 😅

[@TheRealDogfart]

As always, entertaining.

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Thanks buddy 👊

[@BoltActionProductions]

Gave em a good touch up🤕

[@RJMHuntingAustralia]

Should sort them out for a while mate. 👍

[@Chopperdriver]

I’m using Hades in my non FAC Weihrauch and I’m really surprised by the consistency. Greetings from Derbyshire UK