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TimBo:
I tend to come down on the same side as Upstate...I like knowing there are some bobcats around.  On the other hand, we don't have chickens right now!  Either way, you will have improved your security system.

txdm:
Yep, I really would prefer to not harm the animal, but he's come into my territory and gotten a taste of the menu more than once. My understanding of them is that this wont stop until it becomes too risky or difficult compared to elsewhere, or the food runs out.

I'm fortunate enough to work from home, so I have a timer to get up every 15 min to look around with a 12Ga in hand. This weekend will see some major fence upgrades go into place, turning the easiest access into the hardest.

Eventually, we will need to get the birds confined. We tried tractors a few years back and they didnt work out with our terrain and having a variety of different fowl. Two separate large "runs" for the birds to rotate through is the long-term plan.

Hawkdancer:
Don't forget a roof for the runs!  Cats don't mind climbing for their dinner.  If he/she has gotten 3 already, I think you will need to eliminate to problem, and make a quiver.  You may also need to watch out for more intrusions.
Hawkdancer

txdm:
Definitely planning on roofs. We've had all kinds of animal encounters over the years and the building they sleep in has been a solution for everything that happens at night... it's a small barn/fortress, really. This daytime encounter is new though.

I have sat watch every morning and evening with a camo netting thrown over me, but it hasn't come back since the dog chased it...but I think it will. Only a matter of time.

Honestly if my property was larger, I'd just have let my dog go and chase and tree the thing. She's one of those dogs that seems to know what you want her to do. But after tracking it a few acres I found myself on a stranger's property armed...not a wise idea in these times.

S.C. hunter:
   Really good videos, thanks for sharing them.  Those foxes like chickens too. Coyotes got all mine. Usually there's more than one cat around. What ever you decide to do.....they are beautiful mounted.
   Steve

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