[Tweeters] Rats and birdfeeders

[Barbara Mandula via Tweeters]

I live next to Madrona Woods and I don't worry about the squirrels and rats
that eat birdseed that falls to the ground.  Since the feeders are on a
porch, I always make sure to close the porch door so none of the animals get
inside.  

Barbara Mandula

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Today's Topics:

   1. Road information (Diane Doles via Tweeters)
   2. Rats and bird feeders (susan carmelprop.com via Tweeters)


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Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2024 06:31:35 -0700
From: Diane Doles via Tweeters <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
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Subject: [Tweeters] Road information
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The Washington Trails Association website has detailed information about how
to access every trail in our State.  Linked to that information are trip
reports, most of which have something to say about the state of the roads
leading to the trail.  I?m certain that you?ll find information about
accessing Government Meadows there.  It?s very helpful.

Diane
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Date: Sat, 27 Jul 2024 17:04:24 +0000
From: "susan carmelprop.com via Tweeters" <tweeters at u.washington.edu>
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Subject: [Tweeters] Rats and bird feeders
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Dear tweeters, 
       I have a couple of tube feeders and a suet feeder on poles in my
backyard, around 25 feet from the house. All feeders with cages and squirrel
baffles, etc. I?ve seen a rat under the feeders very infrequently- years
apart- until now. We have a rat ( just one so far) that has settled in the
past couple of days.  I?m not happy but not sure if I need to do something
drastic like take down the feeders. I?m wondering how problematic this is.
Of course rats, along with squirrels and other little mammals, are out there
in our backyards, but I dread a rat infestation of any kind. I would love
any advice based on knowledge or experience!
Thanks in advance,
Susan Love
Woodway, WA
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