I have quite a few ferals around here. Thye have been around for years and years. I feed them, water them, and provide shelter of sorts. Some come for a quick pet before scittering away. I would take them in for a nueter/spay but I just can't afford it. The vets in my area all feel it is a "farmers" problem. They say because the farmers all need barn cats that if they think there are too many the farmer will take care of the problem.
Anyway, here is my problem. All of the ferals for all of the years have all gotten along. They have played, slept, and ate together. Plus, none of the boys have EVER sprayed. Well there is a new boy in town. He is mean and nasty, and sprays every thing here in sight. I swear he is like the Pied Piper. I see him leading kitties out into the woods, all in a line behind him. Some come back , some don't return. There aren't any other boys around that I know of because this bully has chased them all off.
Now I know he is only doing what comes naturally but isn't there something I can do? This behavior is deeply disturbing. I hate to see him come into the yard because I know he is going to pick a fight with someone.
Any suggestions?
Anyway, here is my problem. All of the ferals for all of the years have all gotten along. They have played, slept, and ate together. Plus, none of the boys have EVER sprayed. Well there is a new boy in town. He is mean and nasty, and sprays every thing here in sight. I swear he is like the Pied Piper. I see him leading kitties out into the woods, all in a line behind him. Some come back , some don't return. There aren't any other boys around that I know of because this bully has chased them all off.
Now I know he is only doing what comes naturally but isn't there something I can do? This behavior is deeply disturbing. I hate to see him come into the yard because I know he is going to pick a fight with someone.
Any suggestions?