Originally Posted by
Eevo
the cat i used to look after (my ex now has it), we were able to train it to hunt but not kill. except for millipedes. it had too much fun playing hockey with them. that and we have a bell on him. doesnt matter how hard he tries, he cant sneak up on them.
im not the best person to explain it, but cats are happy when they hunt. keeping them inside is cruel. like prison.
i do understand that doesnt help the native bird population.
banning cats would be a better idea but politically unacceptable.
I've seen a cat successfully hunt and kill a starling with three bells on its collar. Two were held under its chin and one in its mouth so they didn't ring whilst on the hunt. Bloody amazing.
In my opinion all cats should be kept inside and not allowed out at all. Put in a large cat run if you think its too much of a prison. Or keep your cat stimulated with toys etc to keep it happy.
Cats will eventually wipe out all small native mammals and birds if not brought under control. Its funny - control foxes and feral cat populations explode.
Sorry if this has been posted before but its a good read
Fact check: Are feral cats killing over 20 billion native animals a year? - Fact Check - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
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