HELP! Animal dropping identification

So, I went in the barn today and found this everywhere. Not sure what critter deposited them. Had some chipmunks in the barn in early summer but I am pretty sure I took care of them all so I don't think these are from chipmunks. In the first pic I put a standard earplug next to one of the droppings for size comparison. In the last photo some of them look really fresh...

Thanks!

Look under your yard light for similar droppings it might be toads but pictures have their limitations getting the size figured out. Think game cam if you have one.

Rat droppings. Time to get on getting rid of them.

Those fresh ones come from Leprechauns.

Lol I was like who is pooping Hot dogs???

Toads, in my opinion.

My first thought also.

I tend to think it's rodent droppings. I think you might have some 110s around to set and see if you catch anything.

The first one looks like a toad not sure on the others as stated may be rats. Toads are way bigger that youd think and usally have beatle shells and big legs in them if you look close

My first impression is possibly pack rat

Definitely rats. They appear to be roof rat feces. When they have the little tail on the dropping it is usually roof rats. They are great climbers. Check to see if the droppings are found at a higher level or elevation / beams loft etc..

My guess is toads...big ones! You may want to taste them and see if they are really salty!

Moosetrot

Ask Beaverpeeler if they look like rat turds...he's caught 54

And must have a few turds to compare

Nevah seen a rat turd with a tail on it

By the time you catch the 54th one, they will have bred 100 more. lol

Best get a crap ton of good poison CC.

rat poop images - click here

Phantom duker...A.L.F.

Thanks for the replies everyone!

I don't think it's toads because they were mostly on tables and in the loft. I could be wrong but it doesn't seem like toads would be climbing around on stuff like that. They are mostly in the loft as well as workbenches
What's the bag limit on them?
I think I just might have some thanks again for those
I'll hit 'em with a pile of stuff... traps, guns, poison. With the poison I gotta be careful I don't kill off any Leprechauns though

let us know what you find out, from what you say I'm guessing rats

Neither had I until a few weeks ago

Had one in my office at work one morning

Ended up being a medium size rat

Each rodent has a distinct fecal configuration. Roof rats in particular. If you have them they will most always be found at an elevated location if at all possible. Must be an instinctual trait in keeping them high and safe from ground predators.

When you catch one examine the tail length compared to the body length. Roof rats have an unusually long tail compared to Norway rats and larger ears and pointed snout.

Cool, thanks!
So, last night I set a couple 110s and a rat snap trap, but no catches. I also sat out in the barn with a BB gun last night for an hour to see what I could see, and all I saw was a bunch of little mice. I heard some loud sounds though that might have been rats running around. What do you guys use for rat bait on your traps?

I'll hit 'em with a pile of stuff... traps, guns, poison. With the poison I gotta be careful I don't kill off any Leprechauns though
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