The Rat Trap

Some more shooting videos coming soon, but here is a short film, on how I trapped a rat this afternoon in the garden. Its the usual way I do it, but this afternoon I set up the GoPro and waited for the inevitable.
Rats are carriers of fatal diseases, and despite what some people might think, they have no place in my garden.
The trap I am using is a Mark 4 Fenn, perfectly legal in the UK.

[@backup4536]

"Why didn't you catch and release????" The man says, as he eats a burger a six pack of chicken nuggets.

[@JayJay-vr4tu]

Because if they released it it would cause problems in other places

[@RidseardMhicCoinnich]

Fenn Mk4, bloody good traps. Got a few dotted around my property in boxes. They’ve almost decimated the rat population, not seen any for ages.

[@user-ji9ol2ef3k]

The rat's cry shows how powerful the crash of the jaw bones at lightning speed is not only a trap but a guillotine to crush the bones

[@RidseardMhicCoinnich]

They will probably break a finger or two if you don’t treat them with respect and caution when setting them. I use them all the time.

[@JayJay-pk2pf]

too the PITA people--- "I don't give a rat's ass" hehehe

[@robw7676]

I've seen a fair few rats in my time having worked on farms and in a scrap yard, and I hate the bloody things. I saw the biggest one I've seen in a long while in my garden the other day whilst clearing undergrowth. I threw my billhook at the bastard (I killed one from about 30 feet away by throwing a lump hammer at it once, so worth a try!) but missed by a few inches. I think I know where they are feeding (under our fruit trees on windfalls) but not sure where they are nesting. Just ordered 5x mk4 Fenn traps - let battle commence!

[@daveno144]

Quality video :-) Daft thing was I knew what was coming but it still made me jump a bit - lol !!!

[@freedomofabird]

+Dave Fletcher Haha, it made me do the same when i came home and watched the vid😀

[@orlandoherreraoutdoorstexa7353]

This is so far the best MK4 action video I've seen. Good catch. Is the trap buried or just covered with soil? Do you use some kind of pan cover?

[@motohunter2390]

That is a absolutely brilliant video that you caught it on camera in the day time well done fella

[@freedomofabird]

+motohunter Thanks! Rats are active throughout the day, but because they are such good survivors they are more cautious, so have to be tempted out a little😄

[@checkmate2111]

GD, about jumped out of my skin. I was thinking you were going to catch him in that cage but l was thinking the holes were too big 🤠

[@aaronzeng7038]

Amazing. What kind of substrate did you use to bury the trap?

[@sambo277]

Mud

[@verminators9620]

I’ve got a line of fenn traps out and was wondering if I catch a rat do I disinfect the trap after a catch and if so how

[@freedomofabird]

Noooo!! Never disinfect or use any chemical on a trap, unless you don't want to catch another thing in it again!

[@minktrappingpaddy]

Great footage. 👍looked a big rat that.

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks Paddy!

[@snappybro1251]

Thats brutal but so cool how the trap flung up! Meanwhile I just seta non-lethal cage trap to get them cos I can hear them squeakin and that in my walls and outside. I have caught 5, but they are everywhere, and invisible in the day. Good vid anyway!

[@georgehawking9126]

mark 4 does its job again great vid 👍

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks George

[@thebullmccabe1384]

Good old mark 4 fenn

[@aidanroberts3451]

don't suppose you have any air rifles you would recommend for small pest control, UK legal under 16 years of age - thanks

[@freedomofabird]

Anonymous Unknown The rules on young persons and air rifles are stricter than thise for shotguns believe it or not, but that aside, there are a whole host of decent rifles depending upon price. Hatsan do some relatively good quality air rifles at a decent price but there are much better. You would be better calling into your local gunshop where you can look, see and handle, as well as getting sound advice.

[@vfrinterceptor4ever]

No mercy! Gotja.

[@jtjones717]

as soon as I saw that dirt patch I new what was up. haha love this

[@freedomofabird]

Jacob J. 👍👍the tunnel of doom!

[@minifratellijames]

What sort of terrier do you have?

[@freedomofabird]

+TheFieldman Patterdale

[@jacklucas7265]

That's a hell of a trap! You could have brought down a fox with that! Good video, I enjoyed it.

[@freedomofabird]

Thanks Jack

[@RidseardMhicCoinnich]

That was a Fenn Mk4. You need the Mk6 for squirrels and rabbits.

[@miiworld2]

jackdoggerdog should take notes.

[@beaufischer5262]

That was awesome.

[@freedomofabird]

+beau fischer Thanks!

[@PestControl736]

Thanks for sharing keep it up

[@beaufischer5262]

What kind of trap is that?

[@freedomofabird]

+beau fischer Its a mark4 fenn trap

[@saulloll8547]

Damm the sound of it, poor thing, shouldve let it go in the wild........so a fucking bear or fox would tear this MF in half or eat it piece by piece alive😂😂....nice vid bro

[@itzleafiez9900]

1:19 was that the rat or the trap made that noise?

[@conorcairney1354]

the rat obviously it just got caught in a fenn trap

[@JRPGGUY]

Sad and satisfying

[@CVNOU]

That is one effective trap.

[@freedomofabird]

Its been a useful servant to many, for decades now.

[@dr_virulentepidemic8200]

Hahaha came back for seconds.......

[@codyterrier]

Excellent footage,quick humane kill 👍

[@codyterrier]

Nice humane kill,top quality video as well 👍

[@davidfarmer2049]

YOu hvent got that one any more....

[@backyardmechanic921]

I liked how it got him by the nose. The only good rat is a dead one.

[@freedomofabird]

+enginemaker The Fenn occasionally does that depending upon the size of the animal, the speed it crosses the gin, and its head position. Its one of the reasons that they are looking at replacing it for stoats.

[@neckbeardjones]

Not gonna lie, that scared the crap out of me.

[@freedomofabird]

Hehe

[@hakime6212]

did it diededed?!

[@freedomofabird]

Yeseses

[@lostmic]

Wow that was brutal lol

[@Dan.Chaytor]

Spilt my cup of tea on me trousers mate!

[@freedomofabird]

+Dan Chaytor Hahaha

[@soko4710]

Brutal!

[@freedomofabird]

+Soko 😀

[@cavedweller1959]

Nothing like trapping fox or coyotes, but the thrill is just as good.

[@freedomofabird]

cavedweller1959 On the trapline it is the anticipation as you get near each trap or wire that I like!

[@benturnbull4009]

nice one

[@freedomofabird]

+Ben Turnbull thanks Ben

[@SimplyAlteringMaterials]

That was pretty gnarly! 😀👍

[@freedomofabird]

Tiny Houses Thanks😀

[@voidpaladin6669]

S7 You should be ashamed of yourself for even watching this video you sick f**k

[@loslaynes]

A little too vicious of a trap for me but I also understand that it is what it takes sometimes...

[@freedomofabird]

How can it be too vicious? You want the rat dead as quick as possible.

[@loslaynes]

@@freedomofabird I'm not criticizing negatively. It is just my own reaction when the trap caught the animal. A regular trap might be worse because so many rats get loose from them after getting bashed on the head or a broken limb, etc. The trap in your video works at least. If I were to use it for Mr/Mrs Rat I would have to look at it so I would use it because I now know it is fast and keeps the critter dead.

[@freedomofabird]

OK buddy I wasn’t offended, but you have explained your thought well. Thank you!

[@bombaybhai6435]

👍👌

[@slayerone61]

I bet that hurt lol!

[@richplantdog]

wouldn't wanna catch your fingers in it setting it up!

[@freedomofabird]

+Richard Peck Its got a safety catch but occasionally you forget to use it........owww

[@ronnieg6358]

I've often caught my fingers while setting them. It does make you more careful!

[@freedomofabird]

+Ronnie G Hehe, thats why they make them with safety catches

[@tonyjonty8030]

Do with one of those in the till

[@romangasior4046]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@ukpreppinggear9598]

1:20 is what you came for

[@isher__]

Brutally effective, as all killing traps should be.

[@MyYorkshirehawks]

I'm gonna get that rat that's what I'm gonna do. ...... ;)

[@freedomofabird]

My Yorkshire hawks 😀😀😂

[@TheMomanslm]

That isn't quite as fun as shooting them but I will take the results just the same.

[@freedomofabird]

+MomanSLM Mmmm.....yes and no! Shooting them is easy and good fun, trapping them takes a little more thought and more of the hunter gatherer. I did think at one point "why don't I shoot the little fecker" On a serious note though, trapping is great fun, and it interesting to see what really happens, as against just finding a dead animal a few hours later.

[@christinak2761]

You monster

[@freedomofabird]

Grow up silly bitch

[@clarenceyeung3247]

ccccoooooollll

[@tibbiet4221]

You can trap rats without killing them! St the end of the day it had a life with a family!😬

[@freedomofabird]

Where's the fun in that😂

[@tibbiet4221]

freedomofabird oh so you find it funny now killing the wildlife

[@freedomofabird]

It's disease ridden rats that carry fatal diseases!!! But to answer you question yes it was rather funny!! They are clever animals but definitely not engineers😂😂

[@TheDecco75]

Tibbie T u r fucking moron !!!!

[@amory8912]

USE LIVE RATS ON THE BOARD TRAP AND FILM IT,I AM BEGGING YOU!!!!

[@dr_virulentepidemic8200]

Hahahahaha...made my day ‼️

[@netneo71]

Always good to see a dead rat, but this trap cover is easily turned over by non targeted species (cat/dog) and can still be accessed by hedgehogs. I much prefer your restricted box as used on the stoat. All in all, I love your videos, but these covers don't work for me as a regular trap user (fenn 4 and 6) as they are too accessible. Looking at your other videos you can see I have liked them (i'm not an anti!), but this one I'm sorry to say gets a down vote from me.

[@lesman200059]

some times you have to do. but you could have shot it instead dont like what you did

[@freedomofabird]

Ive shot and injured some before, and they get back under the shed to die a terrible agonising death. This way they never get away and are dead in a few of seconds.

[@phototristan]

The squealing sound was added. there's no way this animal could make noise with his mouth clamped like that.

[@freedomofabird]

+phototristan everything 100% genuine as always.

[@TheDecco75]

phototristan u give a fuck about the sound, the point is the fucking rodent is dead, lets not get so technical here, its not some photography competition !!!!