In the past I have had rabbits get stuck in the bait station and drag it all over my property trying to get loose. How can I prevent this?
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Sorry we didn't buy it for rabbits, but it didn't work well for what we did buy it for
908673
In each side of the station there's a hole. You can stake it down with a tent stake or purchasing 10" galvanized nail.
908674
use a tent stake or other thru the mounting holes. I actually just have a little chain and clip that I attach and then attach the chain to a screw in the ground anchor.
908675
Since squirrels like to "hide" a lot, I always push the bait station under something to conceal it and put a piece of wood or other heavy object over the top to provide further "cover" to the creature while he dines. Although I have lots of rabbits, I've never seen one pull the bait station out of my hidden spot.
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The latches aren't very sturdy, so I would suggest you put your own additional latch to make sure your rabbits can't get out. Or better yet, I'd suggest buying a different hutch! I ended up returning mine because it was just plain cheap
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Either the trap is dirty or the batteries are dead or dying (or not properly inserted). Try cleaning according to the owner's manual and/or changing batteries. Good luck.
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I've caught critters in mine that I didn't want to harm also. The best thing for getting them free is to carefully pour cooking oil (like canola, corn, whatever you have) onto the glue, letting it coat the glue. If it's face is stuck down, just be careful not to "drown" it with the oil. Rock the trap gently to allow the oil to float under the trapped parts. It only takes a few minutes for the oil to free what's caught. Good luck. That's the only downside to putting these traps out. We have them for scorpions that get into our home and garage, but unfortunately have also caught innocents. I've caught critters in mine that I didn't want to harm also. The best thing for getting them free is to carefully pour cooking oil (like canola, corn, whatever you have) onto the glue, letting it coat the glue. If it's face is stuck down, just be careful not to "drown" it with the oil. Rock the trap gently to allow the oil to float under the trapped parts. It only takes a few minutes for the oil to free what's caught. Good luck. That's the only downside to putting these traps out. We have them for scorpions that get into our home and garage, but unfortunately have also caught... » Read More I've caught critters in mine that I didn't want to harm also. The best thing for getting them free is to carefully pour cooking oil (like canola, corn, whatever you have) onto the glue, letting it coat the glue. If it's face is stuck down, just be careful not to "drown" it with the oil. Rock the trap gently to allow the oil to float under the trapped parts. It only takes a few minutes for the oil to free what's caught. Good luck. That's the only downside to putting these traps out. We have them for scorpions that get into our home and garage, but unfortunately have also caught innocents. « Show Less
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Any should work, but other baits are possible. Have they already caught mice? If so you may need to boil them to get rid of the scent.
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Use peanut butter. Works like a charm. Make sure you hunting a rat and not a mouse. A mouse will not trigger the trap. Use peanut butter
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You are being super successful. They are eating it all and carrying it back to the nest. Keep bait trays always filled and free of moisture to keep poison potent. You just hope they get out of wherever it is you have the poison and die somewhere else. If you have mouser cats, keep them away from the potential eaters of the bait, while the feeding frenzy is ongoing.
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The Havahart cages require knowing how to work with them to get the result you want. Try putting vaseline or grease at the juncture. Experiment with tripping with your finger on the trip lever--a light touch should trip the lever. I do not like the 2 door traps as I think a squirrel can back out and avoid getting caught--these traps aren't large enough. And always, be kind to the animals you catch--they only want food and survival, just like you.
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That's an interesting point, not sure about that. I did try to wipe it off between uses. (I was setting it out at night during the winter and I even considered that a rat wouldn't want to step on cold metal?!) I didn't catch anything either; the bait wasn't disturbed so they weren't even entering the trap. If I use it again I'll try leaving the power off and put the bait near the opening for a while- then move it back each time till they get used to it. Then I'll try turning it on.
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I don't know, we tried to catch a squirrel that has been driving us nuts in our walls! We tried several times and the trap did not work.A complete disaster! Plus to catch a bunny you would use veggies that would not stay on the lever that needs to be tripped.
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Check to see if there is anything stuck in the trap. Food, debris, rodent, etc. I would also try using fresh batteries to see if that helps. Good luck.
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Usually you can call Animal Control in your city and they'll come pick it up. After they relocate the animal they'll call you and you can go get your trap back.
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Most likely to much bait. I was doing that at first. I took a butter knife and just got a dab on the tip of the knife and put it on the rim of the bait hole. Make them have to go all the way to the hole. They have strong smell. They will go for it. Hope it works!
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Thats messed up, poor bat. That glue board is super sticky and holds. I use the glue boards flat and inside the tincat trap. But heres something I personally experienced. I placed a tincat trap with the glue board in it in a very mouse infested area just before night fall. Early the next morning I checked the trap, it was empty. There were so many mice caught that night that they urinated them selves loose from the glue. Of corse there was lots of fur too. But it seems that the glue can be loosened with worm soapy water. (the tincat is not effective without the glue boards)
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Mice just walk by the unit and laugh at it poison and sticky traps work the best, just put box of poison down with sticky traps around it with no gaps gets them every time
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No not really. They still came around where I had it put down. The sticky traps work the best. Doesnt repel them, which is what I'd prefer....But at least somethings killing them
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I have used this under my main feeder as a trap, but the birds do fling husks and seed so it is not a cure-all. I have put plastic garbage bags cut open, under the seed feeder to catch the debris and empty it at night. That works well. Keeps the rats and mice from coming in also.