Do as you wish but as for me I would advise you to relocate that bobcat in close proximity to your chicken coop. Like on your den wall or on top of a what-no table.
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I suppose this is what I'll do for the time being. You just can't take risks with the little ones. Haven't seen the cat since, though we did catch him on our game cam. As long as all he is doing is killing wild birds, he is welcome. He was here first.
Regards,
Leaf
Do as you wish but as for me I would advise you to relocate that bobcat in close proximity to your chicken coop. Like on your den wall or on top of a what-no table.
I live with coyote and bear every day. Raise chickens here too. The bees didn't make it last year but will try again this spring with a fence and electric strands on it. A bear broke some stick timber on my grow out run but due to a light design for portability it couldn't actually use strength on it. The run kept sliding away instead of crushing. We bring feed inside every night now. You can be afraid of nature or learn to live in it. Not lost one bird to predators here. Soon have bear proof apiary too. Don't get me started about the Fisher Cats...nasty critters.
I live with coyote and bear every day. Raise chickens here too. The bees didn't make it last year but will try again this spring with a fence and electric strands on it. A bear broke some stick timber on my grow out run but due to a light design for portability it couldn't actually use strength on it. The run kept sliding away instead of crushing. We bring feed inside every night now. You can be afraid of nature or learn to live in it. Not lost one bird to predators here. Soon have bear proof apiary too. Don't get me started about the Fisher Cats...nasty critters.
If the cat has done nothing but come back then I think you should leave him alone. If he comes closer or shows signs of aggressiveness, then you should think about relocating him.
Wishes,
Diana
I'd get a wildlife rehabber to take him to a reserve, not relocate. It is torturous for the animals, as they are moved to a new area with no way to easily find food. They have no mate with them, and if they have kits, they cannot feed them. If you relocate close by, they will return. I am not taking action yet. The cat seems to be staying away from the house, and humans are the most important in this situation. If I lose an animal, then I will definitely deal with this threat. If the cat keeps away, there should be no problems coexisting. Losing an animal is better, IMHO, then killing a wild, native creature when we have moved in on them. That said, I won't hesitate to take action if the bob bothers my animals or any humans. Children, and adults, come first.
Regards,
Leaf