Friday, November 22, 2013

Re: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Guardian Chickens

 

I used to have Barred Rocks that would take care of themselves too.  One day I heard a lot of ruckus, went out and 5 or 6 laying hens had a cat cornered in a shed-----and the cat was terrified!! 
 
Older large breed laying hens, about the 2nd year onwards, aren't afraid of too much.  They're hungry all the time, and anything that moves is a potential meal, and yes, they will gang up on it.
 
Remembering and laughing,
Diane S.
   
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Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 8:27 AM
Subject: [CHICKENS-101] Re: Guardian Chickens

 

"I'm looking for either a chicken breed that can hold its own against stray
cats, or a number that work together to chase the cat away."

When I lived in Tucson near the University the area was overrun with
feral cats. I had 3 chickens (Americauna mixes) that stood up to them. I
once saw a cat jump up on the fence and begin eyeing them. The 3 chickens
grouped together, put their wings out slightly, ruffled up their feathers
and began marching in unison towards the cat while making low growling
noises. The cat quickly thought better of it's plan for a chicken dinner
and left. The chickens went back to pecking and pawing. I always locked
them in their well insulated box at night so they wouldn't wake us up in the
mornings, but thinking about it now it provided good secure protection while
sleeping. They were adults, I don't know how old they need to be before
they begin to work together like that.

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Judy Watson

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