Cats

[Collins2020]

hi hi everyone new to this so have lots to ask along the waway got my hen house built and hen in but my cat is very protective of me and the garden what should I do let them stay in pen just now or let out in the run I'm just scared case he attacks them I have 3 but 2 are in hutch since last night and wont come for food as I thing there laying I woke up this morning to tofertilised eGgs

 

[Ribh]

I'm a little confused.
Do you have a rooster?
How old are your chickens & what breeds do you have?

A full grown standard hen or rooster is perfectly capable of intimidating an adult cat. I would not worry about your hens though I would keep an eye on your cat until you are sure he knows his place.

You need a rooster for fertilised eggs. Hens will lay eggs without a rooster, they just won't be fertilised eggs.

If your hens are new it will take them some time to get used to their new surroundings. However they need to eat & drink. You may have to encourage them & show them where the food & water is. Hens can become dehydrated very quickly & die if they don't drink ~ & they drink a lot!!!

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