Rooster protecting from cats?

[Summer98]

Would having a rooster protect the flock from cats? I am planning on having all hens, but if a rooster would help protect from cats, then I will consider getting one.

 

[Egghead_Jr]

Of course he would. A cat is no match for a rooster, heck even hens can easily intimidate cats, excepting those rather limp and docile breeds like Silkies and Favorelle.

We lost a five week old pullet last year to a stray cat. Shocked my neighbor some, he was on his deck watching the wee ones jumping to catch flying ants when in a flash a cat pounced from a small opening under the shed/storage area of our house then pulled his prey back in just as quick. Really no protection from ambush.

 

[turbodog]

Yep, he should be good for that. Once he's big enough that is. As Egghead_jr pointed out, a young chicken, pullet or cockerel, is vulnerable, even to domestic cats.
Actually, the girls themselves, with or without a roo, can handle a cat when they get older and larger.