Barn Cats?

[FrostRanger]

Adult chickens are too big for most cats to bother with but wild birds are another matter. I once had a wild bird fly in through an open window. How did I find out? There were feathers everywhere thx to the cats. Same cats get chased by my flock.... Phoenix almost got chased by Chocolate Mint a bit ago. Those birds were raised around cats and they aren't afraid of them one bit, the cats fear them

 

[McChooky]

I've learned you need a outside dog to keep predators run off.They also protect the cats if trained properly.I trust a cat around my chickens as much as any other predator.I supervise my chickens if a feral cats hanging around.Having a cat as a pet and a mouser isn't the same as a barn cat.

 

[McChooky]

Yes and my pet dove

They will kill doves.Be careful.

 

[ABQ chicken keeper]

I've learned you need a outside dog to keep predators run off.They also protect the cats if trained properly.I trust a cat around my chickens as much as any other predator.I supervise my chickens if a feral cats hanging around.Having a cat as a pet and a mouser isn't the same as a barn cat.

Around here dogs are also coyote food. Lately we have had a coyote pack of 6-8 of what appears to be younger ones. They have already cleaned out all the bunnies, not that we had a lot after a virus killed the bunnies off but coyotes don't seem to be able to catch jack rabbits.

 

[SchoolPsychMom]

For whatever it may be worth, I recommend a female as they are less likely to roam. Others have given great suggestions for helping your new friend learn where they live. Keep an eye out for your local shelter to have an adopted free day around the holidays if you don't happen upon a 'free to a good home.' As most people don't want an adult cat; and you really do, you can rehome a healthy (hopefully already sterilized) adult. All cats hunt and most well-fed cats will leave you small gifts to show their hunting prowess.

The generic American short-hair cat tends to healthy and plentiful. ALL cats should be spayed/neutered (there's not shortage!). Black cats are the least likely to be adopted, just a suggestion. I'm glad someone already mentioned avoiding collars. They are dangerous for cats. Best of luck

 

[CCsGarden]

For whatever it may be worth, I recommend a female as they are less likely to roam. Others have given great suggestions for helping your new friend learn where they live. Keep an eye out for your local shelter to have an adopted free day around the holidays if you don't happen upon a 'free to a good home.' As most people don't want an adult cat; and you really do, you can rehome a healthy (hopefully already sterilized) adult. All cats hunt and most well-fed cats will leave you small gifts to show their hunting prowess.

The generic American short-hair cat tends to healthy and plentiful. ALL cats should be spayed/neutered (there's not shortage!). Black cats are the least likely to be adopted, just a suggestion. I'm glad someone already mentioned avoiding collars. They are dangerous for cats. Best of luck

Thank you!

 

[canman47]

We recently adopted 2 cats that were born feral but they slowly adapted to us. Brother and sister. They get some kind of rodent pretty much every day. Mice, rats and gophers. The male does most of the hunting but they both participate. They're some kind of Domestic shorthair. You don't want longhair cats outside. Messy.

 

[WhatsUpDuck]

Our kitty that got ran over was a feral kitty. He was the SWEETEST cat after we adopted him from the shelter. They did trap him when he was very young though.

 

[TitiLoca]

Hi!
Not sure if this is the right section to post this. I'm looking into getting a barn cat. I want to be able to train it and have it help take care of rodents, such mice. What breeds are the best at this?
What do you all recommend? Also, I need to know how to keep it outside in my coop area close to the house.

Thank you!

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Have you ever had cats?

 

[CCsGarden]

Have you ever had cats?

No, that's why I have so many questions