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08/05/2008, 19:24 Chrissie Joined on 23/08/2004 southern Tarn Posts 604 Re: Ragondin I think the drowning-in-cage option was a cowardly and despicable one.  If any animal is causing you a nuisance, the LEAST it deserves is a quick despatch.  Drowning in a cage, which involves delay and fear) appals me. Chrissie (81)    Report

08/05/2008, 19:31 cassis Joined on 28/12/2007 Manhattan and Glasgow Posts 644 Re: Ragondin Oh dear.  I've upset the Bambi brigade.  Woe is me.  If you could be a r s e d to read what I said, Christine, you'll know the local ragondin catcher provided the cage and advised trying to kill it with a spike.  If you see one of these things move in a cage then you'll know how many stabs that would take.  Drowning was a lot kinder.  If you've got a gun I'll invite you to come and shoot the next one. Zoggy played guitar, jammin' good with Weird and Golly. Lyrics copyright Sausage Music 2008    Report

08/05/2008, 19:38 Cat Joined on 21/01/2005 ------- Forum Moderator ------- Lot Posts 3,482 Re: Ragondin Was that an accident? To appeal for advice, and then ignore it does rather beg the question as to why the photo was posted here in the first place?  Cathy Always keep your words soft and sweet, just in case you have to eat them.    Report

08/05/2008, 19:39 cassis Joined on 28/12/2007 Manhattan and Glasgow Posts 644 Re: Ragondin Was what an accident?  What are you on about? The photo was for the benefit of those who don't know what a ragondin is. Was any good alternative means of despatch offered?  Gassing doesn't seem any better to me.  No-one here has a gun.  The professional catcher advised shoving a spike into it.  Get real, it's a rodent on the "most unwanted" list.  There are better things to lose sleep over. Zoggy played guitar, jammin' good with Weird and Golly. Lyrics copyright Sausage Music 2008    Report

08/05/2008, 20:04 Bugsy Joined on 15/11/2006 Vienne (86) Posts 4,175 Re: Ragondin  cassis wrote: These creatures are a menace - they destroy étangs and riverbanks - so I've no compunction as regards killing it and its partner.  Worthy of some analysis I think................................... "These creatures are a menace" Compared to the human race any damage that coypu do is completely and totally insignificant. Drowning it, or indeed any living creature, in a cage is simply barbaric. Simply quoting that the locals do it this way just doesn't cut it. If you feel the need to carry out this 'ethnic cleansing', at least equip yourself to do it humainly. Better still leave them alone. Angry, you bet.................................................... "Life is Short - Forgive Quickly - Love Truly - Laugh Uncontrollably........ and get yourself an Apple Mac".    Report

08/05/2008, 20:06 Chrissie Joined on 23/08/2004 southern Tarn Posts 604 Re: Ragondin We are all aware that some animals are a nuisance and must be despatched, but some of us like to think we are doing it as quickly and humanely as possible.  Maybe that makes us the Bambi brgade.  I don't know.  As long as you are happy with the route you have chosen, then that's OK.  But don't ask for everyone's approval and blessing.....    Report

08/05/2008, 20:23 woolybanana'sbrother Joined on 18/01/2008 Posts 1,321 Re: Ragondin Out of interest, how would you get rid of rats? Take them to the vet? Do not try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig.    Report

08/05/2008, 20:49 Dick Smith Joined on 23/08/2004 Surrey and Manche (Pays Mortainais) Posts 8,915 Re: Ragondin Out of interest, how would you get rid of rats? Take them to the vet? Speak to them gently and persuade them of the error of their ways. Buy them a one-way ticket to the seaside. Sponsor them through college. Have any of you critics noticed what has happened in Burma in the last week? But then those are people, just people, aren't they. Not as nice as rodents... Regards Dick Smith Nowhere is there warmth to be found Among those afraid of losing their ground    Report

08/05/2008, 21:10 Russethouse Joined on 23/08/2004 Forum Moderator Posts 10,144 Re: Ragondin That is such an old trap that I'm surprised you fell into in it Dick, caring about the fate of animals does not automatically exclude you from caring about anything else, be it disaster in Burma, the elderly or children.   www.quimperclub.org 99    Report

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