Skunk!!!

[Tikkajazz94]

Today I had a Skunk in are barn that was least than 10 feet away from my chicken coop.
I know that skunk kill chickens to get to the eggs, So why would the skunk eat the deer in the barn and the cat food?

 

[Godsgrl]

The deer meat and cat food were easier to get, I assume. The skunk didn't have to waste energy hunting them. It will go after chickens and eggs though.

 

[nnbreeder]

I have a resident skunk here at the house and the one time he got into a pen he did not bother the birds. They will mostly hunt grubs in the lawn or as you say eat the cat/dog food then be about their merry way.
Basically they are a timid animal that avoids confrontation. Several neighborhood dogs though have learned to avoid our place.

 

[Pumpkinpup]

Skunks are like any other animal, they will take the least risky option for a meal if given the opportunity.