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Anyone use anything that works? I just had to resolder a bunch of wires. On a brand new truck.

Going to try the peppermint extract + cotton balls. Going to wrap the wires in aluminum foil too. Soy-plastic composite wiring covers are being used now and they attract critters. Green poison traps near the tires, possibly leave the hood open at night so it gets cold. Am I missing anything?

I have land so adopting a bunch of outdoor cats isn't out of the question but then I'll have cats all over the place.

Anyone use anything that works? I just had to resolder a bunch of wires. On a brand new truck. Going to try the peppermint extract + cotton balls. Going to wrap the wires in aluminum foil too. Soy-plastic composite wiring covers are being used now and they attract critters. Green poison traps near the tires, possibly leave the hood open at night so it gets cold. Am I missing anything? I have land so adopting a bunch of outdoor cats isn't out of the question but then I'll have cats all over the place.

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Yeah but I was planning on raising chickens starting next year. Cats will complicate that especially outdoor ones.

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Only chick's. Chickens will put cats in their place.

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Yes this, but also, keep the chickens in a nice, large coop.

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If you are doing free-range chickens I can see how that could be an issue. If they are in a pen they would probably be fine. Any enclosure that can keep out foxes, coyotes, minks, etc should be able to keep out cats. There are many dog breeds known for catching mice and rats too. Schnauzers, rat terriers, Jack Russell, etc.

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Yeah I would rather have a dog for sure. I was thinking of getting one too as they're coyotes here and a good dog would keep them away at night (if big enough).

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Grew up in the country and lost more than one dog to coyotes. They need to be big and you need to have more than one. Coyotes hunt in packs. Any single dog will have a hard time getting away even if he is big.

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Are you not planning on getting a rooster?

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Yeah but when they are chicks I figure the cat will go after them regardless.

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No, cats don't go after chicks when there is a rooster around unless they are starving. A rooster doesn't give a shit, it will fight to the death even against a bear to protect the coop. Cats don't wanna risk that, if yours does, you need to put it down.