OK FIRST!
I was really upset when I came in here yesterday after walking in on the killing. I lost some very expensive and some rare breeds. That cat does nothing but stink up my yard and get into trouble. After a little while I did calm down. I didn't want to kill anything except right after looking at those babies. I've been losing birds to thieft and trying to rebuild my flock with the breeds I need to replace and I've spent more money the last 10 months than I bet most of you have. Trust me. I Have spent way more that I should have and now I can't afford to do it again, so spend they money I did and then defend that cat.
For anyone who would think I would let these kids know what I had been talking about. SHAME ON YOU! To many judgemental people in here and yes, some of us are in this for more than an couple of eggs a day and a cool pet, although we are very attached to our animals. These birds were for my breeding program and for the kids to show so they had something constructive to do and to learn to care for some living creatures. I've owned cats. Not for years, because they were house cats and did go out with me in the yards, but I can't deal with the smell. I've smelled cat poop in yards that smelled worse than the dairy and livestock auctions near me. I don't hate them, just don't care for them much unless I know them. I have some favorite cats!
ANYWAY.......the main reason I came onto the thread is to announce the cat problem is gone. At least with this one. And I didn't have to do a thing.
I was pming someone who was helping me by loaning me a live trap that I was going to put out at night until I caught it. While I was in the middle of a pm I got a knock on the door from the guy down the street. I hope he came in here and reads this, since I told him about it and I'm also trying to get more members. LOL
I hope you're here!
The cat got into another brooder this morning. NOT MINE! The neighbor showed up with the cat in a transport box and mad at me and MY cat. LOL He caught it killing his Game chicks. Don't know if he's back, but the cat is on it's way to the shelter not far from here. I made sure he had the information about the site, because I don't think he believed me when I said it wasn't mine. He sees the cat here all the time. I told him to make sure they knew what it did so they wouldn't place it anywhere that someone has chickens. His whole brooder was hit. He lost over 30 chicks and shows his Games. I saw him at the Stockton show resently.
If it hadn't gotten passed me yesterday, I don't know if I would have killed it, but I think if I had been ready for that, yeah I think I would have. Twenty minutes later I was all for catching it and taking it in. Best part of the whole thing is the cat is gone and I didn't have to lift a finger. I have to admit the fat thing is a beautiful cat, but I'm so glad it's on it's way to maybe finding a home that cares enough to keep it under control.
BTW............My neighbors hands and arms have tooth marks and scratches and he's still just taking it in. Needs to be tested now anyway.
