Cougar In The Neighborhood

[Sonoran Silkies]

Whether or not to kill or relocate will depend on the laws in effect in a specific area. Remember that in many states, killing predators stalking your animals is legal (there are exceptions such as raptors). In other areas, there is lot of red tape to go through to protect your animals.

 

[PortugalBreeder]

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Is not about legality or not, is about respecting the nature.

 

[speckledhen]

From the sticky at the top of this section, a gentle reminder:

I just want to make clear the purpose of this forum.

*This forum is for dealing with predators and pests. Period.

*If information is graphic, please note it in the subject line of your post so members can make a decision whether they want to open the thread or not. If you choose to open a thread with said warnings, it is not BYC's responsibility when you are offended.

*Dealing with predators and pests is not always pleasant. Although sometimes hard to do, please be as sensitive as possible when explaining procedures and results. Some younger members and/or squeamish adults will appreciate it.

*Although some ways are not considered ideal to some, it serves the purpose of removing the offending predator. If you have an idea or a helpful comment, please do reply. If it is a sarcastic comment about the disposal or capture of a predator, please keep your thoughts to yourself. We are not here to judge one another on methods or ways and means.

*That being said, please do not gloat or suggest torturous ways of killing for pleasure or indeed, post in such a way that your predator control can be construed as pleasure killing instead of simply taking care of a problem.

*Compassion will go a long way toward helping to educate and help solve someone's predator problem. No matter the reason, most members' birds are their pets and being a chicken doesn't make it less of a pet than a house cat or companion dog. Please don't lecture or hassle anyone about their losses. Glass houses......

*If you wish to suggest an alternate non lethal means of control, please share it in a non judgemental way that is a viable solution and not merely complaining about who was here first etc, IF it is directly related to the OP's request for assistance. If a non lethal alternative is offered, please be appreciative and remember that there are many ways and means and flaming a member for suggesting such an alternative will not be tolerated.

*It is the responsibility of the person with the predator to determine the legalities of what they do and that person will take ultimate responsibility. BYC does not condone illegal acts.

For instance, Trapping..this is a legal defence and it is not open for debate whether you prefer this method or not. This forum is designed as an aid to those who are having predator problems. It is not a debate forum on ethics.

*Please keep this in mind as we all learn from one another how to deter predators. Thanks. smile​

 

[Yardbirds286]

In all honesty, I believe that they, more than most predators, want to leave us alone. UNLESS, they are sick, or injured, they stay clear of humans. If you do start to see one on a regular basis, there could be a problem with it. Call your local fish and game. See what your options are, and go from there. Chances are you will never know they are there. When it comes to my chickens, I fear raccoons, and mink the most.

 

[The Chicken Lady]

You should get a game cam and mount it near the coop so you can see if anything is invading your yard.

 

[Lbrad7]

I would definitely do a walk around the coop to see if you have areas that could be fortified. Better safe than sorry, especially when it comes to a predator like a cougar.

Good luck to you!