Good for you mate. I do exactly the same with rats I catch on an almost daily basis. I use Koko Krunch! They can't get enough of it! The wife thinks I'm mental for releasing them and claims that however far away I let them go, they will still come back...righttttttt! I also caught a baby Kukri Snake last week who was absolutely gorgeous. I just moved him from the side of the house to behind the house in the 'forest'.
Glad to see you and the family looking like you're positively thriving and I send you all my best wishes. Take care fella :-)
Koko Krunch, I'll remember that. Some of the rats at our place addicted to human poo and bar soap, I guess they lack refined tastes. My wife also thinks the same like yours, always wondering if the rat in the trap is an old friend. Thanks for stopping by, and may your rat trapping be fruitful and plenty.