Wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the following method:

1) grab feeder and insert in sock
2) spin sock so as to dizzy the prey item
3) introduce prey item

I have seen this done with grocery bags also. I understand how harsh this may seem and do not wish to offend or incite any backlash just looking for opinions. It's pretty effective in immobilizing the prey item as most the time the rat/mouse will stay put as it tries to gain composure, after strike use pencil (eraser end first) to keep the prey item from biting your pet.