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The scapegoating of feral cats in this thread is horrible. Yes, they are predators, but they are no worse than foxes, weasels, coyotes, or any other meat-eater. Also, if chickens are left out at night, sometimes owls will attack them.
The only difference between a feral cat and the cat on your lap is that the feral was born in the wild (either urban or rural) and never socialized to be with people. They aren't demons.
I also agree with catgirl. Demonizing feral cats is not nice. The chickens are quite large, so a cat night not want to take them on. It would be different if thye were baby chicks, but egg laying hens can be quite aggressive & look after themselves.
The scapegoating of feral cats in this thread is horrible. Yes, they are predators, but they are no worse than foxes, weasels, coyotes, or any other meat-eater. Also, if chickens are left out at night, sometimes owls will attack them.
The only difference between a feral cat and the cat on your lap is that the feral was born in the wild (either urban or rural) and never socialized to be with people. They aren't demons.
Well said! And in all fairness, even dogs will kill chickens. My sister's lab mix has killed a number of my parents' chickens.
They are animals.
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