I have a small female cat. Will she kill my sisters chickens while staying on her farm for a few months?
June 2nd, 2009
lindasue m asked:
They are as big as she is and actually a bit larger, but they still are birds…. and she loves to watch the birds. She is 6yrs old and has been an indoor cat. There will be squirrels, mice, and moles on the property also. She has caught a mouse in the house before and her dream come true, I am sure, will be to play and enjoy the outdoors. She sits by the window day and night.
They are as big as she is and actually a bit larger, but they still are birds…. and she loves to watch the birds. She is 6yrs old and has been an indoor cat. There will be squirrels, mice, and moles on the property also. She has caught a mouse in the house before and her dream come true, I am sure, will be to play and enjoy the outdoors. She sits by the window day and night.
2nd Question: will she adapt ok from indoor cat to outdoor cat? She will have her beds and food in the Garage which will be closed at night and she will be treated well. Please help!
If she is only six years old, she will definantley kill some chickens. To make her adapt more comfortably, start small and then move big. Put some indoor stuff in the garage and then slowly take it out. Woked for me.
Im sorry but cats should NEVER be allowed outdoors w/out supervision. It has been proven that indoor cats live 10 years longer on average than outdoor cats do. If you love her (and I assume you do) then please keep her inside. If you think she is wanting to go outside, think again. Indoor cats are perfectly happy looking outside at the birdy show. And also, they know they are loved more too.
The chickens are goners
most likely she will try to kill the chickens, shes a cat its in there blood to kill brids. But i dont think that she will be a good outdoor cat if she has been a indoor cat for so long, she might get lost, or scared or sosmething along those lines…. not so much a good idea to put her outside.
If there only a 6 yrs. old then I’m pretty sure that she’s going to kill some chickens =p
I don’t think so for the second questions because if a indoor cat is indoor then I think that’s gonna be final..
Yes, your cat will probably go for it. It’s a natural instinct.
If you do allow your cat to go from inside to out, be aware you are getting into dangerous waters for many, many reasons, too numerous to list here. Do an internet search to get an idea. Your cat will be subject to a lot of dangerous stuff, from insects to vermin to traffic. I have to say, I wouldn’t advise it.
i have live on a farm all my life i have never seen a cat try to kill a adult chicken ( they are very big and gets very noisy when scared) i have seen cats try to kill the young ****** but this never worked out for the cat the mother hen can be very vicious when they protect their young, If the farm is large then your cat may really enjoy being outside and happy with its new found freedom what ever you decide GOOD LUCK
It’s VERY unlikely that a small-size cat will kill a full-grown chicken. Chickens aren’t that bad at taking care of themselves (they have claws) and their size alone will intimidate your kitty.
I’m far more concerned about her going from indoor to outoor cat though. It’s probable—even likely—that she’ll try to find her way back home. Add to this the fact that she’s not aware of the dangers that the outdoors presents, such as speeding cars and predators. I’m not trying to discourage you, but her transition will be difficult; she’s accustomed to being indoors, where it’s warm, with people and a nice soft bed.
Is there no way your sister will allow your kitty to stay in her house? If not, I’d encourage you to find a friend or relative who will do so. Otherwise I believe your kitty will be very much at risk of becoming lost, or worse. Best of luck.
Before you let her outside, make sure she has all the necessary shots and a good flea remedy programme.
My kitty doesn’t bother with our chickens at all. Repremand her if she starts after them, but since she has been indoors for 6 years, she may just be scared to pieces of them.
Most likely your kitty will go crazy with the other creatures.
Chickens can get “chicken mites” in summer when dry and warm. They look like large fleas, much slower but still disgusting, painful bites and they like people too.
Ask your sister if this has been a problem with her chickens. There is a product she can get from her local farm supply store to remedy them. Not expensive either.
If your cat is an indoor cat, it is probably best to keep her as an indoor cat–especially if you are considering a move to the country. She is not used to defending herself, and in the country she will be in more danger from predators. Anyway, I’d be more worried about the cat than the chickens.