Ash Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Lost a chick the other day for the first time. A cat had snuck in the run during the day and it didnt get spotted on lock down. Sadly it attacked and killed the boss (top of pecking order) chicken. I can only assume the boss chicken tried to protect the others. The cat was still in the run in the morning hiding in the house. It wont be coming back. Moral is, as the weathers cold cats (and other animals) might take a fancy to the snug warm houses so check everything thoroughly at lock down so you dont fall victim to feline killers. The other chickens were a little shaken and unsure what to do as no-one was clucking commands at them but they are getting over it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 ahhhhh, poor little girl best make a thorough check on 'lock down' in future, just in case. How do you know the cat won't back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted January 5, 2009 Author Share Posted January 5, 2009 I gave it good reason not to come back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Sorry to hear the news about your hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamebird Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Sorry to hear about your top hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 sorry to hear about your hen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poachedegg Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 (edited) Sorry about your news. Edited January 5, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Sorry to hear of your loss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karen & co. Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 I'm so sorry Karen x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jill the potter Posted January 5, 2009 Share Posted January 5, 2009 Sorry to hear the sad news, but thank's for the warning to us all. I myself noticed a neighbours cat snooping around inside the eglu run yesterday, it hadn't occured to me that one could possibly be in there when the chooks go to bed!!! Will check through egg port every evening from now on!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted January 6, 2009 Author Share Posted January 6, 2009 Thanks all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenmb Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 Good point, but a sad end to your post, I'm very sorry about your loss. We have a (beautiful) huge tom cat that comes into our garden that the girls really hate (they make a huge fuss if they see him), they are totally 'non-pussed' by our lovely little kitty, she is probably smaller than our bigger girls. I have to admit I thought non-banties were safe with cats so will be extra vigilent now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted January 6, 2009 Share Posted January 6, 2009 So sorry to hear about your poor girl . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
