[Chat] Rats galore

[OldHouseHistory at aol.com]

We put out a bird feeder this winter, which first concerned us that  rats 
would be attracted to the dropped food.  Instead, we have three or  four alley 
cats sitting atop our fence, watching the birds safely eating at a  distance 
(including a pair of cardinals).  I think the night and  day stake out by the 
cats is keeping the rats at bay.  We also  blocked the lower portion of our fence 
so they can't run from one yard to  another, or in from the alley.   
 
We may have the whole food chain out there soon.   

Paul K.  Williams
Kelsey & Associates, Inc.
Preserving Architectural  History
2629 Guilford Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21218
410-366-2629
_BaltimoreMarylandHistory.com_ (http://baltimoremarylandhistory.com/) 

1929  13th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009
202-462-3389
_WashingtonHistory.com_ (http://washingtonhistory.com/) 

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