No Doubt about it

From just a couple of says ago when we didn't know what was climbing the tree we now have no doubt. The snow and frozen ground has forced the field rats under our fence via a series of holes they have dug into the garden where there is food in abundance for the birds. The birds don't seem bothered by our four legged friends nor they by them. The kids have even nicknamed them 'Gerry and Geraldine' although I am sure there is more than 2. A pest problem I will deal with in the Spring.

If your ratty gets all scatty 'cos his coat is getting matty
And he's acting kinda batty now he doesn't look so natty
If he starts to get all chatty and to voice pratty demands
Then beware! You've got a bratty tatty ratty on your hands
Dr. Seuss