nickycheese Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 Some interesting info on cats vs. birds on the RSPB website: http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/gardening/unwantedvisitors/cats/index.asp Especially this bit: "Despite the large numbers of birds killed, there is no scientific evidence that predation by cats in gardens is having any impact on bird populations UK-wide. This may be surprising, but many millions of birds die naturally every year, mainly through starvation, disease, or other forms of predation. There is evidence that cats tend to take weak or sickly birds." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxydebs Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 My cats are just under a year old and neither of them show any interest in going outside. Ive took them to the door and they just run back inside. They would much rather eat, sleep or sit getting a fuss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olorin Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 My cat's tally last year was 349 mice, 28 rats, 18 rabbits, a live adder (released unharmed after it bit me - the cat seemed immune), 2 ducks and 3 magpies. On the vermin/bird balance he's happy. He also killed the neighbours poodle after it was set on him. Scottish wildcat/domestic crosses are evil buggers when they put their minds to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaxonLeigh Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 no i wouldnt keep my cat in during bird nesting season. it was band enough when i had to keep him in when moving house. he's never caught a bird yet, probably due to the bell on his collar. its highly entertaining watching him try in the garden tho, he loks like like a minture lion or tiger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTHFB Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I wouldn't keep my cats in, no. I'd feel it unfair on them, they're used to going out. They'd drive me mad in the house. They're getting older now though and don't chase after the birds in the garden as much as they used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pem123 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 My cat's tally last year was 349 mice, 28 rats, 18 rabbits, a live adder (released unharmed after it bit me - the cat seemed immune), 2 ducks and 3 magpies. On the vermin/bird balance he's happy. He also killed the neighbours poodle after it was set on him. Scottish wildcat/domestic crosses are evil buggers when they put their minds to it. Is this for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olorin Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I dunno? Are you asking for real? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pem123 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 I dunno? Are you asking for real? Yep I certainly am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
olorin Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 OK. Just checking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimsid2000 Posted May 7, 2009 Share Posted May 7, 2009 No but i might consider a bell on the collar as a good compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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