Is this a Field Mouse or a Brown Rat

smudge12345 · #1 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 08:21 AM

Hi all

I just wanted to find out if this is a Field Mouse or Rat, we have had field mice under our shed before, but this is probably the biggest one i have seen, and it found a way into our crisp cupboard

btw it loved chicken ones but wasnt keen on steak and onion

Its about 5cm long in body

sorry images arent clear but my camera is rubbish

Jason Claxton · #2 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 08:36 AM

Looks more like a young Brown Rat.

Jason Claxton · #3 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 08:38 AM

Nice find

Jason Claxton · #4 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 08:53 AM

There you go,just stock your crisp cupboard with steak and onion crisps,and you may remain rat free

,Um I wonder about those crisps,even a rat wont eat them.

jason

smudge12345 · #5 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 09:02 AM

Hi there

so if it is a rat are there likely to be more or is it one on an adventure

never had them in the house before so what would be advice on how to deal with them if its a them

Jason Claxton · #6 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 09:17 AM

I cannot guarantee that there are not more,the first thing i'd ask myself is how did it get in?and is possible to stop this.When rats enter dwellings and if there are large numbers near dwellings ,I think it is ok to kill them.

thunder · #7 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 09:31 AM

Looks like a Wood Mouse to me!

henrya

Jason Claxton · #8 (**permalink**) 07-10-2009, 09:33 AM

I know for a fact that my garden has the odd rat pop in at night,as is with a lot of gardens,but I do not feel that I need to take action.But if they enter the house,or if there was a population explosion,I would certainly fill differently.