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Letting them Roam

Discussion in 'Predators and Pests' started by RIArmySGT, Aug 20, 2013.

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  1. Aug 20, 2013 #1
    RIArmySGT

    RIArmySGT Out Of The Brooder

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    So at night i want to let my Ladies walk around my yard. My yard is not fenced in, but from what i read they will not go to far from the coop. Only concern i have is there is an Orange cat that roams the streets. I have seen this thing kill rabbits. I have seen it sit out side my coop, which i scared it away with my paintball gun. I know my chickens are bigger than the cat but should i be worried? Thanks

    matt
     
  3. Aug 20, 2013 #2
    Teery

    Teery Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Get a dog or live trap. Relocate the cat to the animal shelter.
     
  5. Aug 20, 2013 #3
    howfunkyisurchicken

    howfunkyisurchicken Overrun With Chickens

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    Your chicken wont be walking anywhere at night, they'll be sleeping ;)

    I have 2 cats that regularly leave rabbits and squirrels on my front porch (ew), but they know better to mess with the chickens. And I have bantam Silkies. The cats learned that their shiny eyes and chicken beaks arent a good mix, and that those fuzzy things are scary when they all start clucking at the same time :)
     

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