Question about cockerels and cats

[Chido]

I just saw today a white stray cay lying down too close to my chickens. I have 3 mutt pullets and a regular light brahma cockerel that are about 3 months old now. One of my pullets is on the small side, probably a bantam mix, so I'm worried this cat had decided after weeks of watching my chickens, that they would make a good meal. My cockerel is pretty big now, but how old does he have to be before he has his protective roo instincts kick in and scares cats away?

 

[bryan99705]

Any day now. Just stay back and watch, maybe have a video camers ready cause the cat is gonna learn a lesson

 

[Chido]

The bantam is the lowest in rank in my flock and my cockerel tends to bully her a bit at meal times or when getting in the coop. He'd still defend her if a cat tries to make her its lunch, right?

 

[bryan99705]

A good rooster will be the first one to the fight, he may be initially slow but it doesn't take him long to learn . Don't worry about the banty, if she does what the roo says she is just as protected as the other birds.

 

[Chido]

Awesome, thank you for telling me that! In a way I can't wait to see him in action, specially once he's reached his full weight. Seeing a cat run away from the 12 pound fluff of fury must be quite a view