I've never tried making rat jerky... But when I offer mice to my ferrets, their left over body parts dry out so fast it turns into a jerky themselves. The weasels have no problem eating it. haha
If I had to, I would eat a rat. I have no problems trying one, but as I'm not in a survival situation, I'd rather not eat any of my ratties. Plus, I don't think I'll get any meat off the females. I'd probably have to harvest some big rat bucks to satisfy any sort of meal.
The smell of an open carcass doesn't bother me. I've dissected many animals, so I can't really smell it any more....
I've heard the same! I really want to try one.(I know my ferrets want to)
Half.
And sorry. We only eat cats....