Feb 24, 2018 · The cat then attacked the chicken at 8:16pm. So I have no idea what spooked her to go back outside in the dark. I don’t shut the coop door as I thought my outside enclosure was safe with chainlink all around. As I mentioned I just wanted to share hay it is possible for the cat to take down a full chicken and they can easily get through chainlink.

Oct 11, 2019 · In the 25 years I've lived in this remote place, I've seen a ringtail once. No, they are so reclusive that I doubt you'd have a problem with them. They prefer small prey, mice, small birds, etc, when they go for meat, and eat lots of insects, berries, and nuts. They wouldn't likely waste time on chickens.

Apr 1, 2016 · Lost my flock of hens to a ring tail cat. Killed all of them in one night. I’m making adjustments to my coop and pen but curious if anyone knows whether or not a roo could fend off a ring tail.

Jul 12, 2011 · Coop is now cat proof.. I take precautions whenever a cat comes around. Just the other day I heard a cat yowling and hissing somewhere around my backyard fence and the dogs barking like crazy. So I make sure everyone is safe by putting extra wood against the doors and such. *I showed mom a pic of a ringtail and a raccoon. Mom says ringtailed-cat.

Mar 16, 2012 · All of the mammal predators can kill geese, even the tiny weasel. Domestic cats probably won't try, but just about everything else will.

Dec 9, 2024 · She just had a small shock, the cat probably surprised her. A vet would most likely be useless in this situation. Treat her for shock by giving her some sugar water with a pink of salt or watered down Gatorade. Some vitamins would be nice, if you had any b complex.

Jan 16, 2025 · And if you do want to use something to heat them, I've used wall mounted heaters like what they sell at tractor supply for chick brooders as they have no exposed heating elements and also waterproof feral cat house warmers (slipped under the shavings of their nesting site). They don't need to be toasty, but sometimes even a few degrees can help ...

Jul 13, 2020 · It works great. I've killed several. However, the rats are smart. Mine learned to avoid it. I switched to a homemade peanut butter powder, baking soda, and vitamin D mix.

Jul 10, 2012 · I have experienced chicken friends who feed cat food, in small amounts to their hens, in specific situations, for example, for an added boost during the molt.They've been doing it for many years with no ill effects. I don't because most cat food is made with material of questionable quality and I have better options for my hens.

Apr 17, 2022 · Don't get me wrong, im all for quarantine, but can't you treat sick birds? If it's too 'deadly and spreadable' then at that point, it's kind of too late, the cat is already out of the bag. By the time you notice you have a problem, it's long infected and gone on about its business.