I used "farm cats". These are tame, not > feral (wild) cats with claws and teeth. Farm and feral and pet cats that roam free decimate precious ground nesting wild birds like plover and quail and take an occasional guinea fowl. Cats are not welcome here and are considered invasive pests. Put a wire cage around that precious nursery stock like we have to do when we find a vulnerable killdeer nest during breeding season. The only good cat is an indoor cat. Mark Mazer Hertford, North Carolina USDA 8a PS: No, we don't shoot cats nor do we encourage our "farm dogs" to dispose of them like some of our neighbors do