Mummified

A while back, about a year ago, our rat problem was worse than it is today. We feel WAY better about it now. I honestly don't think it is much of a problem any more.  Well back then we would set traps every evening and check them every morning. After setting out some new traps we noticed one go missing. As Andy was working in the yard recently, he stumbled upon this gem. It was the rat that stole our trap!  He had run off with his head snapped in the trap!  

I love finding this sort of thing!  Crazy rodents! 

Freakin' Tina 0 - Evan 1

I have NO words to truly describe how crazy this is. 

Evan went outside to close the coop door and whacked this giant rat with a stick. Seriously.  She is stealthy and mighty!  Who needs a cat when you have an 11 year old farm kid with ACTUAL catlike reflexes?! Hahaha 

RIP RATS.

These rats will soon be bastards.

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This pellet gun fires at 13k ft/second, comes with a 4x32 scope, and silencer. 

No longer will these rats feast on fresh Donna eggs or chicken feed. They will soon be a warning to all other rodents in the area. WE WILL NOT STAND IDLY BY.  THIS IS OUR LAND! SETTLE YOUR RAT DEBTS, HUG YOUR RAT BABIES, AND KISS YOUR RAT MOTHERS BECAUSE TONIGHT WILL BE YOUR LAST. 

MUWHAHAHAHAHAHA 

(It's been a fun weekend!)

CAPTION CONTEST!

Here is a the greatest find on our farm so far!  We couldn't believe it when we saw it.  Now is your chance to come up with the best caption for this fantastic picture!  "Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dumb", "Two for One", "Double or Nothin' " and "Follow the Leader" just didn't seem to capture the rarity of what we accomplished today!  Please feel free to leave a comment on the blog or submit them through email by 5pm Friday. The winner will receive a half dozen eggs!! 

"Last time I go on a dinner date with you!" -Tim & Robin Smith 

JUSTIN'S NIGHTMARE :)  -Sarah Leggett

That's what you get for kissing his a$$!! -James Washington

"Two for the road," "Two for one," "Rats!," and "Get one. Get one free!" -Bill & Carol Swails

"Dumb and Dumber" -Bill & Carol Swails

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Having an urban farm has many benefits, but it also attracts many, MANY multiplying drawbacks.  Luckily, we feel that we have been staying ahead of the problem.