just wanted to see what you all do about cats

[Celtic Chick]

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I personally would be way more worried about a dog killing one of my chickens than a cat. A dog could tear apart a chicken in seconds.
I have 6 cats, three of which are pretty young yet, and they just lay next to the brooder & watch the chicks. They are always around when the chicks are on top of the brooder "stretching their wings", but they haven't shown much interest in doing anything but watching. One cat did freak out when he put his paw on the side of the brooder and had a chick peck it. For some reason, he doesn't show any interest in being anywhere near the chicks anymore.

My fence is 6 feet tall, but 5 would work too. I have a roof of wire fencing on mine. And make sure you have sturdy fence supports.

 

[hunter109]

thanks guys i dont want to get read of the cats they are keping the mice and rats down here on the farm and i will have to watch my chickens when i let my dog out i wish my run would work but i want them to go out and run around more then stay in a cage