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Re: Help - How do I stop cat bringing in birds?

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From: Paul Chapman
Date: Fri, 19 Nov 1999 00:00
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Space,

Tried the bell on the collar. Unfortunately it made no difference. He bought
home a magpie yesterday. And he's only 17 months old.

Cheers,

Paul


Space <@btinternet.com> wrote in message
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> i don't think u can actually stop the cats from hunting.  it is
> instinctive - and after all they are bringing you a gift.
>
> all i can think of is to make sure they have bells on their collars.
> my cats have two bells and their ID tag.  u can hear them a mile away.
>
> Paul Chapman wrote in message <811h9l$9ka$1@news4.svr.pol.co.uk>...
> >Hi,
> >
> >One of my cats has started to bring birds in the house.Obviously this
> is a
> >nightmare because they fly around terrified and crap everywhere. Does
> anyone
> >have any ideas on how I can stop him bringing the birds in?
> >
> >My girlfriend and I both work so we don't often catch him in the act;
> we
> >normally get home to find the aftermath. Our other cat seems more
> interested
> >in mice and shrews, but these are easier to deal with.
> >
> >Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
> >
> >Cheers,
> >
> >Paul
> >
> >
>
>
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From: "Paul Chapman" <paul@artoo.freeserve.co.uk>
Subject: Re: Help - How do I stop cat bringing in birds?
Date: 1999/11/19
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