heth1986 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I'm concerned about my neighbours cats interest in my little silkie ladies and could do with some opinions on suitable cat repellants?! I know most chickens seem to be good cat-repellants in themselves but my girls just don't seem to have it. They do get quite noisey when the cat comes near however it is always the dog running to their rescue who scares the cat away, not the ladies flapping and shouting! I've already ordered some 'coleus canina' to pop around their garden but these wont be well enough established until next year so I need a quick fix for the interim. Are there any other plants I could put in their garden (they're not massive diggers so a half-hardy plant should survive in there!). Has anybody tried the ultrasonic cat scarers? The reviews I've read seem rather good but I don't know if it would upset the ladies or hurt their ears?! For now, unfortunately, I have resorted to keeping the ladies in their smaller fox-proof run and just letting them out when I'm around and my dog is able to be outside to 'chicken-sit'. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated, Thankyou in Advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 The company that makes 'fox watch' also makes a similar device for cats. The fox watch I have has proven very effective so far... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 A water pistol is the best cat deterrant I know. Although I wouldn't underestimate your silkies. I first had Polands and even they scared the cat off - and all the neighbourhood cats too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I'm sure toddlers have the same effect in getting rid of cats too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Mrs Chicken Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 I was worried my cat was going to chase the chooks when i first let them free range.She chases my little dog and even gets ready to pounce on me when im hanging the washing out.So i let them out of the run and she watched them for a while then she ran up to one of them and got a peck on the nose,she ran off out of the garden and was not amused,she now keeps well away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gongladosh Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 A mature hen can usually stand its ground against a cat. Cats don't tend to like taking on things that would involve too much effort... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvachicken Posted July 20, 2011 Share Posted July 20, 2011 WD40 works very well, but doesn't last so long in the rain and Olbas oil works in the same way. Just spray it on bits of material or used tea bags and put around the garden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batty mum Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 You need some ex battery girls. We have four cats and three of the four give my batty girls a wide breath! The sonic cat repellers don't work. The cat will get used to the noise in time. A friend bought one to try to stop her cat sleeping and toileting in her neighbours veg patch. Her cat avoided it for a few days then got used to the nose and realised it only made the sound if she passed in front of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnandkymberley Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 I would be surprised if the cat actually got one of your girls. Our cat, Millie doesnt bother, she never has. i think they are abit too big to bother with. Next door neighbours cat hides in the bushes to watch them, girls arent really bothered and its never bothered me before. good that youve got youre dog though! xxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
