RAT INFESTATION • They're attacking the chickens
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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. 👊
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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
7 ай бұрын
Haha. I know right. Drives me nuts. 🤦♂️
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
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. I'm a bit the same. 😅
@brettstewart8765
9 ай бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia ain't we all, top job mate cheers Yogi 👍
@chrisgilbert2152
9 ай бұрын
Oh lord, if youre weird, im driving the WEIRD BUS!!
@RTC057
9 ай бұрын
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
9 ай бұрын
🤣
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
9 ай бұрын
Appreciate that mate. Thankyou 👍
@EastBayFlipper
9 ай бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia if you get your hands on a semiautomatic like the Leshey 2 those rats are really not going to like you 🍻👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Absolutely 👌
@Giacobbo88
9 ай бұрын
What equipment do you use? Thanks
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
@Giacobbo88 it's all listed in the video description mate 👍
i love how all the chickens dont even give a f lol they just chill there as u take care of the pests
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
The benefits of a stealthy rig. Thermal combined with a suppressed down tuned air rifle. 👌
The chickens are thinking their prayers to the chicken god are being answered!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Yeah maybe. 🤣
@benderisgreat95able
6 ай бұрын
They are. ;p
@louisebrown4622
5 ай бұрын
✔️
that thermal sniping footage was freakin sick! plink plink plink!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👍
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
8 ай бұрын
It's a great control method, especially when all else fails mate. 👊
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
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Damien 👊
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
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Great trigger time when there's that many about buddy. 👌
@PaulyDDownunder
9 ай бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia Turns the old adage of, Shooting fish in a barrel. To, Shooting Rats in a Henhouse. 🤣
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
@@PaulyDDownunder haha. Very true 👍
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
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. Hopefully got them sorted out now.
What can i say appart from WOW WOW WOW.🐁🐀 OUTSTANDING SHOOTING , AMAZING GRAPHICS. Thankyou.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks champion 👊
And another one gone, another one gone, another one bites the dust. 😮😅
@Rexxyann258
2 ай бұрын
You brought back memories for me as my partner and myself would sing this song when the lurchers got a rabbit or hare 😁
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"
Awsome im off down the pig farm tonight Rats and Fox are on the menu
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
9 ай бұрын
Lol. Thanks mate 👊
YOU GOT PAID TO HAVE THAT MUCH FUN!!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Lucky I'm pretty good at it. 👌
Great video namesake, some chunky rats there, BUT, NO G,Days. The trademark of your videos, youre mellowing!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Been saving them up for a special occasion 😅
@rodneywright2892
9 ай бұрын
Mellowing was the wrong word, Im thinkin "unsociable!"
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Pmsl 🤣
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
7 ай бұрын
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. 😎
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
9 ай бұрын
Correct on all accounts mate. I don't care for rats but I wouldn't let any animal unnecessarily suffer.
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
9 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate 👍
That therapeutic ping noise.. Great shooting!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
That pop on impact. 👌
Ahhhh Legend! Your da man for ALL Occasion's! Cheer's!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks champion 👊
Love your work Rod, definitely a thumbs up mate.👍😎
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated Wayne. Thanks mate 👊
And the chooks sleep away😂
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
The suppressed air rifle doesn't seem to bother them in the slightest 🤷♂️
Great showing 👌
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
They are frickin huge! Alot of good chicken food.
That gap was no more than a bees knacker 👍awesome shot Rodney
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Haha. 😅 👊
This brings a smile to my face and I could watch this all day.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. 👊
By the geez that looks like a lotta fun Rod! It’s got to be the best way to control the varmints. 😂😅
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Seems to be quite effective Kev and very ethical. 👊
THAT is alot of rats! Good job reducing their numbers.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Tony 👊
Geez... that is an inordinate amount of effort to protect just a few (though very precious) chickens.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Pests need to be managed and controlled mate
Brilliant as usual RJ, can't wait for the next one👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated mate 👊
Great video mate , you have the best job haha 👌
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. 👊
Great shooting mate the air rifle is a weapon few less rats there now good stuff
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Incredibly accurate little rifle mate 👌
Surgical precision. Nice
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👍
Absolutely awesome, great set up 👊! Well done 👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks champion 👊
Great job 👍. Splatterat would be a great name for a band 🤣
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Maybe that's what I should have called the video. 👌
And they just keep coming ...good work💪💪💪
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Cheers mate 👊
Not an easy one, well done. David UK.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks David. Always keen for a bit of a challenge. 👌
Great work. 👍👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks 👊
That was some good shooting.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Thankyou Sir 👊
Nice shootin Tex.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks buddy 👊
Shootin Tex. I thought you were going to go between the door and frame there for a tic. G'Day!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Haha. I was considering that shot but thought better of it. 🤣🤦♂️
Lol, it's payback time rats lolololol.
Shooting through multiple layers of mesh and getting good hits! I'm impressed.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks David. The accuracy and reliability of these air rifles is amazing 👌
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
6 ай бұрын
That's bloody terrible mate.
As always..love ur work Rod 👍
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Greg 👊
9.8/10 for the micky flip at 9:05, great work 🙌
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
I definitely gave that one a 10. 😅
stroof, we gonna have to break out the .22 airgun
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Haha. Total overkill 😅 Does the job though
This is so knarly!!!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks
Ethical and amazing shots, good job there mate.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Thanks champion 👊
Cool 😀😀😀
@RJMHuntingAustralia
7 ай бұрын
Thanks 👊
Well done!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊
Fine shooting 👍seemed to be more rats than poultry on that place
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Very true. But not anymore. 👌
G’day..good job.. top Stuff
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thankyou mate 👍
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
8 ай бұрын
😅
That is an accurate air rifle.
Excellent video and shooting as always - thanks
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
My pleasure mate 👍
Some of those rats looked darned big. Fantastic shooting and not as easy as some would think.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Was a bit tricky but I do like a challenge 😅
That scope is sick ...
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Thanks
Just love your videos
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Appreciate that mate 👍
Another top job cobber.🤠
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks champion 👊
Great fun and good shooting, I thought the high dive with the backward somersaults went really well.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Acrobatic when they cop one in the head 😮😅
@JohnWilliams-iw6oq
9 ай бұрын
🤣@@RJMHuntingAustralia
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
9 ай бұрын
The ol splatter shows just how effective these little pellets are even when they're travelling so slow.
Great shooting through that wire as well.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊
So satisfying watching them cop their right whack.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Even more satisfying pulling the trigger. 👌
Very good I must say.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate 👊
Great footage and clean perfect shots👍 thanks for sharing. Greetings from Germany 😊
@RJMHuntingAustralia
7 ай бұрын
Appreciate that mate. Thankyou 👊
😂😅looks like the rats sent in sappers because they're all attacking the pens😹
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
😅
Way to go Rod
@RJMHuntingAustralia
7 ай бұрын
Thanks Gaz
Good shooting up there with the ratbuster ,good shooting .
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Thanks Danny 👌
This SOOOOO satisfactory just watching this! AWESOME!!!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
7 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks 👊
Tunk !
It’s the ping sound for me ❤
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
😅👌
The chickens are remarkably calm considering rats are being murdered all around them 🤣🤣
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
That's the benefit of a suppressed air rifle and thermal mate 👍
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
9 ай бұрын
I'd say it will take them a while for the numbers to build back up. 😉
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
9 ай бұрын
Appreciate the information Robert. They certainly learn very quickly. 👌
Good work. I did wonder the range . Quick tally 55 with 57 shots . One took a mercy shot 😂
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks mate. From 3m to 20m
Great shooting. Love your videos!!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated mate. Thanks 👊
Reminds me of Super Mario when they jump up
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Circus rats. I was tempted to yell out 'Parkour' on several occasions 😅
great video mate, thanks for sharing
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
No problem at all buddy 👍
Good day!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
You too!
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
9 ай бұрын
Spot on Marty. 👊
Nice video and even better shooting. Well done.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated John. Thanks mate 👊
She has some beautiful poultry there. It’s very hard to get an Isa Brown Rooster and what magnificent Landhans 🥇 no wonder she wanted you Rodney they are prized fowl 🏆Great video 🤗
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated Sharon. I don't know that much about chickens but she certainly had a rat problem.
Nice shooting.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
Love your work!
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Steve 👊
THEY MUST BE THE AUSEY HIGH DIVE DEAM... LOL YOU SHURE TEACH THE WELL...
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Haha. Circus rats. 😅
plug em
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
👌
Perfect execution
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks
I’m using Hades in my non FAC Weihrauch and I’m really surprised by the consistency. Greetings from Derbyshire UK
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
8 ай бұрын
Thanks mate
Don’t wanna get the chickens 🐓 and the rats 🐀 mixed up when Colonel Sanders comes to collect 😂
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Not too keen on any KFR mate. 🤣
@wozzatherockdog1778
9 ай бұрын
@@RJMHuntingAustralia the secret won’t be in the herbs & spices 😂
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
🤦♂️
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
9 ай бұрын
Thanks champion 👊
I dont know why, put I was crying laughing watching this
@RJMHuntingAustralia
16 күн бұрын
You're a sicko 🤣🤣🤣
I wish this was a video game! Looks fun
@RJMHuntingAustralia
6 ай бұрын
Feels like it sometimes.
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
9 ай бұрын
Haha. Too many rats down there mate. Thanks 👊
@SunnieSnell
9 ай бұрын
But cullable
nice work
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks
That’s awesome shooting mate
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Thanks Dave 👊
That was like watching fish in a barrel. That said though, excellent markmanship. Keep up the great work Sir.
@RJMHuntingAustralia
9 ай бұрын
Much appreciated Michael. Thanks mate 👊