[smudger]

I have read the posts regarding muscovies, but think I am too frightened to contemplate them (and I have a small child, small dogs etc). Are there any other breeds that can do the job of controlling rats with maybe less aggression to others? especially any rare breeds?

[Sylvia]

I kept Muscovies when my children were tiny, small dogs too and never had a hint of aggression from them. Where did you hear about this?

[colliewoman]

Aw Daffyd is a gent with people! Don't let the fierce looks put you off

[darkbrowneggs]

Do ducks kill rats?  I know rats eat ducklings :-(

[smudger]

See post below - Muscovy ducks. Plus I posted about rat problem and their killing abilities was mentioned, and again on the  muscovy duck post as well.