Free range???y

[LynninTN]

I saw my cat jump 4 feet in the air after a rooster. I was able to diffuse the situation. Roosters can be mean and they can do damage but against a strong predator its unlikely they will win. Years back we had chickens that were literally pecking our rooster to death. (Same rooster the cat went after). This rooster also kept trying to attack my daughter. We ended up giving him away.

I’m not trying to scare you, just giving examples.

 

[Spicegirlfam]

Wow...ummmmm.....ok I will keep that on mind any clue why they were pecking him to death?

 

[BigBlueHen53]

A good roo is a wonderful thing to have. One of mine gave his life protecting the girls from a hawk. A bad roo is good stew.

 

[LynninTN]

He had a few feathers pulled out and he was bleeding. I guess they wanted a snack.

Chickens are cute but they can be ruthless.

 

[LynninTN]

We had a dog back then that would go after the chickens. He pulled his feathers out. The chickens just kept pecking at it. The dog was re-homed but he just couldn’t help himself. He killed a few woodchucks too, and they’re big.

 

[Spicegirlfam]

Wow intense. Thanks!

 

[Spicegirlfam]

We don’t have a dog or cat but we have seen some stray cats before. Other people on our hill have chickens too.

 

[LynninTN]

Where is Oakland hills? I’ve been to CA but I live in TN. I assume you have coyotes but they come out at night? Big birds will be your primary concern.

 

[Spicegirlfam]

Where is Oakland hills? I’ve been to CA but I live in TN. I assume you have coyotes but they come out at night? Big birds will be your primary concern.

The Oakland hills are in the Bay Area, about a 20 to 45 minute drive (depending on traffic) from San Francisco. I live right next to a canyon, so yes, we have coyotes. We also see many big birds, which like you said is our biggest concern. There are turkey vultures and crows, but we are mostly worried about the hawks. What is TN like? Is it similar?

 

[Spicegirlfam]

What breed is this??? I have been doing reasearch and it’s gotten me nowhere. I am hoping you guys know. Her tail and neck remind me of a wyandotte. thank you!