How do I get my cat to stop trying to eat my birds?

Answer 1

Squirting the cats will only work if the cats don't see you doing it. If they see you doing it they accossiate the squirt with you being around. The idea is to hide where they can't see you & can't see where the squirt comes from. This gives them the impressiion that no matter who is & isn't around if they go near the birds water squirts out. If they see you they'll know not to do it around you or people only.

Cats have a natural instinct to prey on birds. There is nothing you can do about this except have the area where your birds are secure at all times. If it's an avairy make sure they have hiding places to get away from any prowling cats & wire & gates are well secured.

If it's a cage indoors only allow your cats in the area with supervision & have the cage where the cat is least likely to get to it.

If it's a hanging cage outside you should bring the birds in & only have them outside supervised.

There is also a product out now that you can get from a vet. I can't remember what it's called but it's basically a preasure can (like spray paint can???) You can set this next the the area you want the cats to keep away from but out of firing line of the birds. Every time the cats go past the point where the can is, it lets off a hiss that cats absolutely hate & they high tail it out of the area. They learn very fast with this one & the poduct is completely safe. I think it's just air.

I will try & find the name of the product.

Answer 2

I have three birds and four cats. My smaller birds cages hang from the ceiling so the cats can't reach them. The birds seem to really like being up high too. My larger bird gives the cats hell. They will go look at her in the cage and she will try and bite them. A squirt gun works great at getting a cat to behave. Your cat will probably always be curious about the birds, just the nature of things, but over time it should realize that the birds are not food. Give your cat plenty of other things, toys and such to keep it occupied.

Answer 3

This might sound strange but when my great grandmother used to get a new bird she would pick the cat up and show him the bird and then smack him a couple of times and she always said the cat thought the birds were doing it so left them alone!!!!
But its natural for cats to eat birds and I don't know how to stop them - maybe squirt them with a hose when you see it near them? It'd soon get sick of that.

Answer 4

Cats are a natural predator for birds. It would really be unusual (tho it happens) for a cat not to try to catch/kill a bird. Either keep them in seperate rooms where they cannot get near each other..or just don't let your birds out. I'm surprised you haven't had a total chaotic incident yet..Protect both and keep them seperated. I would hate to see you have to let one or the other go. Good Luck.

Answer 5

My cat has the same problom
what u do is get it a collar and put a bell on it then when it walks to the birds they hear the bell and fly away
works everytime with my cat

Answer 6

have you tried a squirt gun cats usually don't like water,this is a good way of getting the message across that what they are doing is not to your liking,just give a squirt each time you notice kitty looking at or even remotely thinking about your birds.my vet told that little tid bit.we had birds ,mice, rats, rabbits,hamsters,and guinea pigs all living together nicely and Happy ever after with our Kittys.it takes time.good luck

Answer 7

What you do is squirt them with water and clap your hands and say no. I wouldn't let your birds out till you think you have your cat trained or just have the cat locked up.

Answer 8

More than likely you wont. It is in thier nature to hunt birds and things. Keep them in seperate rooms or you may have to get rid of one of them.

Answer 9

Put Tabasco Sauce on them.
Well, that what people say to stop children from sucking their thumb.

Answer 10

get a really ugly annoying cat, and have your cat eat that one