Will Cats Attack Chickens. One common deterrent for predators is an electric fence. This will depend on how adjusted the cats are to being around the chickens but many chicken owners still have cats and dogs.
Chickens are usually too big for a cat to tackle. Cats are territorial animals and will help run-off other predators as well as other cats. In some cases cats can even be quite scared of chickens and there are several keepers who have seen.
We have read stories of people claiming that they have the cutest and friendliest cats in the world but as soon as their cat came close to another one they seemingly took on a whole other personality.
All cats do not attack chickens but unfortunately there are some that will. Most chicken farmers know to keep cats away from their hens and chicks. Cats will pick with a chicken that is not scary and weak. For this reason baby chicks.
