Thanks for the replies all. I was planning on constructing a lock-up for
them, but was concerned about cats getting at them during the day too. I
guess I'll just have to see how they fare.

Now to find a design :-)

Joel

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G'day all,

I'm contemplating getting a few chooks for my suburban Brisbane back yard.
One of my concerns is whether the neighbourhood cats (not mine!!) will
kill them? Has anyone had any experiences with cats killing chooks?

Thanks
Joel

Hi Joel,
Bloody great idea to put chooks in your yard. They are great to have around
and are really easy to keep. Buid them something safe and warm to roost in
and when they start laying you'll be so happy. We had six chooks that had
the run of the place, (Brighton, Brisbane). We have five cats too. There
was no problems. Our hunter cats even left them alone. It's not the same
story for chicks though, they love em. It's a good fun exersis to get them
as chicks and rear them for a month or so before putting them into the
beautiful chook run you've made by then. I never locked my chooks up, but I
rekon it's a great idea. I found a poultry news group that will be all to
keen to help a newbie.
sci.agriculture.poultry
they are pretty friendly and know heaps.

Have great fun Joel, you're doing the right thing.
pete